The second semi-final of the CAN features Burkina Faso against Ghana, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. in Nelspruit. Burkina Faso, surprising participants in the last four, face Ghana, a team accustomed to reaching the semi-finals.
Burkina Faso, arriving in South Africa with the goal of advancing past the first round, defied expectations by not only reaching the quarter-finals but also topping Group C ahead of Nigeria and Zambia, the defending African champions. The team attributes its success to a matured generation and a strong sense of solidarity, overcoming challenges such as the injury to key player Alain Traoré.
In the semi-final, Burkina Faso faces the tournament favorite, Ghana, a team that has regularly reached this stage since 2008. Ghana has a historical advantage against Burkina Faso, having won all their previous encounters in the final stages of the CAN. The Black Stars are confident, with captain Asamoah Gyan expressing respect for Burkina Faso but emphasizing Ghana’s quality and the need for his team to focus on their own strengths.
The match is set to take place at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, and both teams are determined to give their best for a chance to compete in the final. Burkina Faso aims to continue its surprising run, while Ghana seeks to add another title to its illustrious CAN history.
