Burkina Faso Without Bertrand Traoré Against Angola
Burkina Faso will have to do without Bertrand Traoré for their crucial Group C clash against Angola this Wednesday in Luanda. The talented Vitesse Arnhem striker suffered a muscle strain during the 2-0 win over Lesotho last Saturday and was forced off in the 41st minute.
Despite his absence, the Stallions are still in strong form. Coach Paul Put will rely on key figures like Alain Traoré, who scored in the last match, and Jonathan Pitroipa as they look to maintain their momentum. Put is eyeing another deep tournament run, reminiscent of Burkina Faso’s surprise journey to the CAN 2013 final in South Africa.
On the other side, Angola, defeated in Libreville by Gabon, are desperate for a win to stay in the race for qualification. The pressure is high for the Palancas Negras, especially at home.
Meanwhile, in the group’s other fixture, Gabon travel to Maseru to face Lesotho, with both teams hoping to keep pace in this tightly contested group.
