Before the historic final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the Burkinabe press is less euphoric, giving more space to the supporters. According to aib.bf, the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré, believes that the final will be “a fairly balanced match” and that “it will take a lot of luck” for the team that will win the trophy of the 29th edition of the CAN.
“Fasozine.com” headlines, “Stallions: morale of steel before the final,” emphasizing that the Stallions are “relaxed and determined” a few hours before “their historic final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.” The article notes that Paul Put and his players received a visit from the sports authorities of Burkina Faso, including Yacouba Ouédraogo, the minister in charge of sports, and Sita Sangaré, president of the federation (FBF). Yacouba Ouédraogo “recalled that the promised bonuses for the national team will be paid in full.”
