Our prediction for this Africa Cup of Nations 2024 match:
Burkina Faso
Match Time & Date:
16/01/2024
09:00 AM
Prediction: 1-0
Mauritania
Stade de la Paix will host Tuesday’s football game between Burkina Faso and Mauritania, who face each other in the Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener. Les Etalons defeated DR Congo 2-1 in their last warm-up game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the Mauritania clash. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara, who is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
The Lions of Chinguetti, on the other hand, are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Tuesday’s clash, but preventing Burkina Faso attackers from scoring is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, one goal should separate the two sides in the Group D opener. A man to watch in Amir Abdou’s team will be Saint-Truiden forward Aboubakary Koita, who has been producing excellent displays in the Jupiler League this term.
Highlighted Team (Burkina Faso):
Burkina Faso are an African football team that is controlled by the Federation Burkinabe de Foot-Ball. They were playing under the name of Upper Volta until 1984 when they became Burkina Faso. Les Etlons (the Stallions) defeated Gabon in their first international game (5-4) and they recorded their biggest win one year later (Liberia 5-1).
Burkina Faso have yet to qualify for the World Cup finals, whilst they played an important role at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. By beating the likes of Togo and Ghana in the knockout stages the Stallions set up a meeting with Nigeria in the final of the tournament, but the Super Eagles eventually won the title. It has to be noted that Mba scored the winner for Nigeria in the title game.
Jonathan Pitroipa is probably the most notable footballer who played for Burkina Faso the former Rennes ace has 51 caps for the national team. Stade du 4-Aout, the venue that was opened in 1984, is regarded as Burkina Faso’s home ground.
