Hubert Velud, the coach of Burkina Faso, has officially announced the roster of 27 players who will proudly represent the nation at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast in 2023. The Stallions of Burkina Faso find themselves placed in Group D, where they will face formidable opponents such as Algeria, Angola, and Mauritania. This diverse and talented squad is poised to showcase their skills and determination on the continental stage as they vie for success in one of Africa's premier football tournaments.

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Goalkeepers: Herve Koffi (Charleroi, Belgium), Hillel Konate (Chateauroux, France), Kilian Nikiema (ADO Den Haag, Netherlands), Sebastien Tou (Sabadell, Spain).

Defenders: Issa Kabore (Luton Town, England), Steeve Yago (Aris Limassol, Cyprus), Issoufou Dayo (RS Berkane, Morocco), Nasser Djiga (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia), Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany), Adamo Nagalo (Nordsjaelland, Denmark), Abdoul Guiebre (Modena, Italy), Valentin Nouma (Saint Eloi Lupopo, DR Congo).

Midfielders: Blati Toure (Pyramids, Egypt), Adama Guira (Racing Rioja, Spain), Dramane Salou (Urartu, Armenia), Ismahila Ouedraogo (Panserraikos, Greece), Sacha Banse (Valenciennes, France), Gustavo Sangare (Quevilly-Rouen, France), Stephane Aziz Ki (Young Africans, Tanzania).]

Forwards: Bertrand Traore (Aston Villa, England), Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth, England), Mamady Alex Bangre (Toulouse, France), Djibril Ouattara (RS Berkane, Morocco), Hassane Bande (HJK Helsinki, Finland), Mohamed Konate (Akhmat Grozny, Russia), Abdoul Tapsoba (Amiens, France), Cedric Badolo (Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova).

Other countries have also released their list of players for AFCON 2023

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Sadio Mane, Liverpool star and captain of the Senegal team, led his side to victory in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021).

Senegal, categorized as one of the probable winners of the AFCON 2021 tournament, took no prisoners in their fixture against Burkina Faso in their semi-final fixture on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, as they took an emphatic win of 3-1 over their opponents.

Sadio Mane was named man of the match after a world-class display from the Liverpool frontman, who provided one goal and an assist to lead his side into the finals of the competition.

Senegal has maintained a fine form that has gone under the radar and unnoticed by football lovers as they have only conceded two goals in the entire tournament. Although Senegal had been off to a slow start in the tournament, the team's form had improved in the round of 16.

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With Senegal in the finals, the outcome of Cameroon vs Egypt fixture that would be played today, Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 8 pm. 

For most football lovers, the dream fixture of Senegal vs Egypt would see the two Liverpool stars face off at the national level of their football careers. 

The hosts, Cameroon have also shown that they are worthy opponents worthy of a mention in AFCON 2021 and a final against a Sadio Mane led Senegal would also make a cracker football fans would be interested in.

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The only goal of the game was scored by 19-year-old forward player, Dango Quattara in the second minute of the first-half stoppage time to give the Burkinabe the lead. The Tunisians pushed for an equaliser in the second half but they found it difficult to break the Burkina Faso's defence.

The only downside for the West African country is that they will be without their goal scorer, Quattara in the semi-final. The striker was sent off on the 82nd minute for a dangerous play on a Tunisian Player.

This is the third consecutive time that Burkina Faso will be beating Tunisia in the quater-final of the AFCON.

Burkina Faso will play the winner of either Senegal or Equatorial Guinea in the Semifinal for a place in the final of the 33rd Edition of the African Cup of Nations.

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Tunisia, now in the quarter-finals, is set to face Burkina Faso and will be attempting to win the most coveted trophy in Africa for the second time in AFCON 2021. The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their round of 16 fixture after finishing 3rd in the group stages. This came as a shocker to many because of the formidable run of Nigeria in the group stages of the AFCON 2021. 

After the COVID-19 outbreak that limited the quality of the Tunisian side and back-to-back losses in the group stages of AFCON 2021, it is still shocking how Tunisia has made it this far, even when the odds were stacked against them.

Burkina Faso, as a country, is currently not in a good place after its military overthrew the democratic government. This questions how fit mentally this side would be ahead of their AFCON 2021 quarterfinals against Tunisia.

Head-to-head

This is the third time both sides will meet in the African Cup of Nations and Burkina Faso has successfully defeated Tunisia in the two meetings on penalties.

Records don't matter if the current form is shaky. With Tunisia losing three and winning two out of their last five matches in AFCON 2021, Burkina Faso looks like they stand a better chance after drawing the last three out of their last five matches. in the competition.

Date, start time, and location.

The kick-off for this fixture will be at 8 pm today, January 29, 2022, at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua, Cameroon.

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Team News 

Tunisia would welcome players that missed the round of 16 fixture due to COVID-19, but Montassar Talbi would still stay out as he is still positive for the virus. Burkina Faso will go into this match without their key starter, Issoufou Dayo, who is in doubt after missing the game with Gabon as a result of an injury. 

Burkina Faso's expected lineup: Koffi; Kabore, Ouattara, Tapsoba, Yago; Nikiema, Guira, Sangare, Bande; Outtara, Traore.

Tunisia's possible starting lineup is as follows: Said; Drager, Talbi, Ifa, Haddadi; Skhiri, Laidouni, Slimane; Khaziri, Jaziri, Msakni.

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Here are five things we learnt from the game:

(1) Burkina Faso were clumsy in defense:

Lack of experience showed in the defense of the Burkina Faso team following two rash tackles in their penalty area in the space of five minutes. This lack of experience ensured the hosts got maximum points in the opening group game.

(2) Cohesion in Cameroon's defense:

The Indomitable Lions' cohesion in their defense will be a key factor if they are going to win the African Cup of Nations. There is an understanding among the four players in the backline and this will give them to strength to sniff out any attacking threats that their opposition will throw at them going forward in the competition.

(3) Andre Onana's Experience for Cameroon:

The Cameroonian player who plays his football for Ajax was able to sniff off any threats coming towards his goal post. Despite the lack of attacking play from Burkina Faso, the goalkeeper was always aware and ready for action whenever he was called upon by the opposition players.

(4) Vincent Aboubakar's awareness in Cameroon's attack line is Key:

The awareness of Vincent Aboubakar in the opposition penalty area will remind the Cameroonians about Roger Miller. The strength of the Lions' captain and how he gets past players is impressive. If he continues at the same pace, then he might be the country's highest goal scorer and also be key in helping the nation win the Africa Cup of Nations.

(5) Burkina Faso Has a Chance in the Group:

Burkina Faso showed a glimpse of hope whenever they had the chance to attack the Cameroonian defense. They need to be able to get a good grip on their finishing touches whenever they are in the opposition area. They still have to play Ethiopia and Cape Verde. If they try to keep their goal difference at a reasonable number and try to get a victory against their other group opponents.

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Fabrice Zango Tokyo 2020

He made his international athletics competition debut in 2013  where he competed in the triple jump. He finished sixth at that competition with a jump of 15.96 meters, 1.05 meters shy that of the gold medalist, Ukrainian's Viktor Kuznyetsov.

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Zango specializes in the triple jump and long jump. He is the world indoor record holder in the triple jump competition with a jump of 18.07 meters. He was part of Burkina Faso's representatives at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, but he could not get a podium finish.

He also competed at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, where he won a Bronze medal by participating in the Triple jump event. His personal best jump is 18.07 meters and 7.71 meters in Triple jump and Long jump, respectively.

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