Burkina Faso U23 seek to finish job against Zambia in Lusaka

The Etalons U23 travel to Lusaka on Sunday aiming to secure progress in the second qualifying round for the Africa U23 Cup of Nations when they face Zambia’s Chipolopolo at National Heroes Stadium.

Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 local time, or 13:00 GMT.

Burkina Faso take a 1-0 advantage into the second leg after winning the first meeting on 11 November. They will advance to the third and final qualifying round with a positive result in Zambia, moving closer to the final phase of the Africa U23 Cup of Nations.

Moussa Sanogo, known as Falcao, and his technical staff oversaw the team’s final training session on Saturday. The session focused mainly on tactical work, with the Burkina Faso players showing determination ahead of the decisive match.

The final pre-match technical meeting was also held at National Heroes Stadium on Saturday, where the last organisational arrangements were confirmed.

The Etalons will wear white for the match, while the Chipolopolo will play in orange. The game will be officiated by a Burundian refereeing trio.