Sacha Banse starts for Burkina Faso against Mauritania in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Sacha Banse has been named in Burkina Faso’s starting line-up for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritania in Ouagadougou.

The third-round match is scheduled for Friday, 13 November 2026, at 16:00 GMT at the Stade du 4-Aout.

Burkina Faso captain Herve Koffi starts in goal, with Mamoutou Ouedraogo, Arsene Kouassi, Edmond Tapsoba and Nasser Djiga forming the defence.

Banse lines up in midfield alongside Ismahila Ouedraogo and Arthur Zagre. Dango Ouattara, Ousseni Bouda and Lassina Traore will lead the attack.

Burkina Faso’s starting XI is: Herve Koffi (captain), Mamoutou Ouedraogo, Arsene Kouassi, Edmond Tapsoba, Nasser Djiga, Ismahila Ouedraogo, Sacha Banse, Arthur Zagre, Dango Ouattara, Ousseni Bouda and Lassina Traore.

Mauritania manager Aritz Lopez Garai has selected Mamadou Diop as his goalkeeper.

Ibrahima Keita, Aly Abeid, Jordan Lefort and Mohamed-Ali Diadie make up the Mauritanian defence, while the midfield consists of Mohsine Bodda, Maata Magassa and Abdoullah Ba.

Aboubakary Koita, Djeidi Gassama and Papa Ndiaga Yade have been chosen in attack. Aly Abeid is listed as Mauritania’s captain.

Mauritania’s starting XI is: Mamadou Diop, Ibrahima Keita, Aly Abeid (captain), Jordan Lefort, Mohamed-Ali Diadie, Mohsine Bodda, Maata Magassa, Abdoullah Ba, Aboubakary Koita, Djeidi Gassama and Papa Ndiaga Yade.