An hour before the kickoff of the Burkina Faso – Algeria match, in which Jonathan Pitroipa aims to shine, Le Buteur reports incidents between the supporters of the two teams. According to the Algerian site, “skirmishes broke out at the August 4 stadium in Ouagadougou. The galleries of the two selections exchanged bottle throws.”
The tension surrounding this match has been palpable throughout the week. The Fennecs arrived on Thursday, causing dissatisfaction with the reception they received. Supporters on-site also faced challenges, being turned away from a Stallions’ session. Journalists experienced a similar fate during the Burkinabé press conference on Thursday.
While the match promises to be intense, it is hoped that there will be no excessive incidents at the end. The African continent has witnessed clashes during such crucial encounters in the past. Algerian fans have reportedly stormed the August 4 stadium in anticipation of the match.
