Burkina Faso name 25 man CHAN squad
Local giants AS Sonabel leads club representation with four players, reflecting their strong domestic performances, while Majestic SC, ASFB, USFA, and Rahimo FC, each contribute three players to the squad
Burkina Faso head coach Issa Balboné has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The Stallions are preparing to take on hosts Tanzania in the tournament’s opening match on August 2 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The West Africans, who will be based in Tanzania for the group stage of the competition co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, are aiming for a strong start in a tough group featuring Algeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Niger.
Balboné has selected an entirely home-based squad, underlining the federation’s commitment to showcasing local talent and reinforcing team cohesion.
Local club side AS Sonabel leads club representation with four players, reflecting their strong domestic performances, while Majestic SC, ASFB, USFA, and Rahimo FC, each contribute three players to the squad.
“Our objective is clear: we want to go as far as possible in this competition,” coach Balboné told CAF Online.
“The players selected have shown consistency in the domestic league and deserve their place in the squad. Now we have a few weeks to fine-tune preparations before we face Tanzania.”
The local Stallions will be looking to make a bold statement when they step onto the pitch for the curtain-raiser against the Taifa Stars.
Balboné’s side will rely on strong defensive organization, tactical discipline, and the fighting spirit for which Burkinabe teams are known.
CHAN 2024 will take place from August 2 to 30 across three East African nations, with Burkina Faso aiming to improve on their previous tournament performances.
Burkina Faso squad selection for CHAN 2024
- Sanou Ladji – AS Sonabel
- Konvelbo Mathieu – Rahimo FC
- Traore Moussa – ASFB
- Malo Patrick – USFA
- Guirro Abass – ASFB
- Belem Enock – Majestic SC
- Ouattara Christophe – Rahimo FC
- Guira Walid – AS Sonabel
- Sagne Andalou – AS Douanes
- Nikiema Khalifa – AS Douanes
- Diallo Moumoune – Sporting Cascade
- Toure Abdoulaye – ASFA Yennenga
- Bagre Tertus – Real du Faso
- Tologo Franck Aimé – Vitesse FC
- Barro Cédric – Rahimo FC
- Chitou Adjibadé – Real du Faso
- Konate Damassi – AS Sonabel
- Sirri Ousmane – ASFB
- Atiou Ramain – AS Sonabel
- Baguian Karim – USFA
- Sangare Souleyman – Sporting Cascade
- Kabore Issouf – Majestic FC
- Ouattara Eliazar – Majestic FC
- Koutiama Ives – USFA
- Ouattara Papus Naser – Vitesse FC
