After snatching a miraculous draw against the Nigerian team, Burkina Faso must confirm against the modest but surprising team of Ethiopia.
The Stallions, on paper, should not worry about the will-o’-the-wisp, Jonathan Pitroipa, eccentric on the right side.
But watch out for the captain of the Walya Antelopes selection, Adane Girma, voted best player of the Zambia-Ethiopia match by Africa Top Sports.
Jonathan Pitroipa, always one eye on Rennes, his club in the French Premier League, will bring his percussion to the right side of the selection. As with the first release of the Stallions, he will be the spearhead.
Watch out for his crosses towards Alain Traoré, the scorer…
Midfielder but hungry for goals, Alain Traoré will also be the attraction. If he was selected despite his injury, it is no coincidence. The Rennes player is an important element in Paul Put’s system. His decisive goal against Nigeria could lead the Belgian coach to include him in the starting lineup.
The Stallions are the clear favorites of this confrontation which pits them against the Antelopes of Walya. But the Ethiopians have not yet said their last words in this 29th CAN.
