Burkina Faso Thrash Swaziland 5-1 in CAN 2015 Warm-Up
Burkina Faso kicked off their preparations for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in dominant fashion with a 5-1 victory over Swaziland on Saturday. The Stallions, currently training in Nelspruit, South Africa, looked sharp and clinical in their first pre-tournament friendly.
The 2013 AFCON runners-up showcased their attacking prowess, with goals coming from:
Alain Traoré
Bertrand Traoré
Aristide Bancé
Mohamed Koffi
And an own goal by Swaziland
This emphatic win will boost confidence ahead of their campaign in Group A, where they will face Equatorial Guinea, Congo, and Gabon.
Burkina Faso Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Germain Sanou
Defenders: Narcisse Bambara, Wilfried Balima, Bakary Koné, Paul Koulibaly
Midfielders: Charles Kaboré, Djakaridja Koné, Alain Traoré
Forwards: Bertrand Traoré, Jonathan Zongo, Jonathan Pitroipa
Second Half Substitutes Included:
Aristide Bancé, Issa Gouo, Steeve Yago, Mohamed Koffi, Issiaka Ouédraogo
Next Match:
Burkina Faso will continue their warm-up with a second friendly against Botswana on January 13, ahead of their AFCON opener.
The Stallions’ commanding start suggests they’ll be a team to watch in Equatorial Guinea.
