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5 days ago
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Burkina Faso begin CHAN training camp in Morocco with two friendlies against hosts
Published: Saturday, 19 July 2025 Burkina Faso's A' national team have ramped up preparations for their CHAN 2024 campaign with a high-stakes training camp in Morocco, which includes two scheduled friendlies against the Moroccan A' team—starting with a crucial test on Saturday, 19 July at 17:00 GMT. The Stallions A', originally due to hold their pre-tournament camp in Cameroon, made a late strategic switch to Morocco to take advantage of world-class facilities at the Mohamed VI Sports Complex and superior logistical arrangements. The shift signals a bold intent from head coach Issa Balboné and the Burkinabe Football Federation as the team chases continental glory at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship. Friday's session saw the squad train on the pristine turf of the Moroccan facility, with Balboné placing heavy emphasis on tactical drills, building cohesion and refining the team's collective rhythm. The friendly matches against Morocco's home-based national side are expected to serve as pivotal tune-ups. With two weeks until their opening Group B clash against hosts Tanzania on 2 August in Dar es Salaam, Balboné views these fixtures as the final proving ground for his players. Group B is shaping up as one of the most unpredictable of CHAN 2024. Alongside Tanzania, Burkina Faso will face CHAN veterans Madagascar, rising West African contenders Mauritania, and debutants Central African Republic. The 25-man squad selected for the tournament combines experience with raw domestic talent, carefully drawn from the top-performing clubs in the Burkinabe Premier League. Each position has been reinforced to ensure tactical flexibility and resilience across the month-long tournament. For Balboné, who is overseeing Burkina Faso's debut campaign at CHAN, the Morocco camp offers more than training sessions—it's a final opportunity to instil belief, sharpen combinations and forge a competitive identity ahead of the continental showpiece. The team is expected to conclude their Moroccan camp just days before departing for Dar es Salaam, where their tournament kicks off on 2 August at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
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7 days ago
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Burkina Faso's CHAN 2024 preparations shift to Morocco for final phase of readiness
Published: Friday, 18 July 2025 Burkina Faso have shifted their final preparations for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to Morocco, as the Stallions A' intensify efforts ahead of their Group B opener against hosts Tanzania on 2 August in Dar es Salaam. Originally scheduled to hold their training camp in Cameroon, the Burkinabe Football Federation confirmed a strategic change of venue to Morocco, prioritizing better logistical conditions and high-level infrastructure as key reasons for the move. The decision underlines the seriousness with which head coach Issa Balboné is approaching his team's CHAN debut. With less than three weeks before the tournament begins, the local-based Stallions will use the North African camp to finalize tactical systems, build cohesion, and gain valuable match sharpness. A series of friendly matches have been lined up against top opposition during their stay in Morocco, providing Balboné a final chance to assess combinations and player chemistry. Burkina Faso have been drawn in Group B, considered one of the most competitive of the tournament. Alongside Tanzania, they will face CHAN regulars Madagascar, emerging force Mauritania, and debutants Central African Republic. Coach Balboné has called up a balanced 25-man squad that features experienced campaigners and emerging domestic talents drawn from top Burkinabe Premier League clubs. Each position has double coverage to ensure depth across the tournament, which will be held for the first time across three countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Stallions A' will conclude their Moroccan training camp shortly before traveling to Dar es Salaam for the opening match of CHAN 2024 against the hosts. Burkina Faso 25-man Squad for CHAN 2024 Goalkeepers : Sanou Ladji (Sonabel) Konvolbo Mathieu (Rahimo) Traoré Moussa (ASFB) Defenders : Patrick Malo (USFA) Abass Guiro (ASFB) Walid Guira (Sonabel) Andalou Sagné (Customs) Aimé Tologo (Vitesse) Kalifa Nikiema (Customs) Damassi Konaté (Sonabel) Siri Ousmane (ASFB) Midfielders : Enoch Belem (Majestic) Ouattara Christophe (Rahimo) Diallo Moumouni (Sporting) Touré Abdoulaye (Asfa) Tertus Bagré (Real Faso) Chitou Adjibadjé (Real Faso) Atiou Ramain (Sonabel) Baguian Karim (USFA) Sangaré Souleymane (Sporting) Forwards : Youssouf Kaboré (Majestic) Ouattara Eliasar (Majestic) Yves Koutiama (USFA) Ouattara Nasser (Speed) Cedric Barro (Rahimo)
