Moussa Sanogo names 23-player Burkina Faso squad for U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Moussa Sanogo, known as Falcao, has selected a 23-player Burkina Faso squad to begin preparations for the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Egypt.

The Etalons U23 will first face Mali in a friendly in Bamako on 5 October 2026. The match is intended to prepare the team for the upcoming qualifying round.

Sanogo has chosen three goalkeepers: Abdoul Razak Guira, Amine Mohamed Compaore and K. Williams Junior Somda.

The defensive options are Moumouni Diallo, Ysso Donatien Bama, Cyril Dao, Wend Konni Mohamed Dosso, Mikael Coulibaly, Mohamed Ali Yabre, Bachirou Yameogo and Fadil Adama Barro.

Franck Alain Kante, Hasamadou Ouedraogo, B Adams T Christophe Diabate, Mohamed Zongo, Alane Moussa Ky and Nouhoun Kone make up the midfield selection.

The attacking players named in the squad are Jack Pantolouy Diarra, Dylan Kam, Ousmane Camara, Salif Tietta, Razack Sanou and Papus Nasser Ouattara.