Burkina Faso’s CHAN 2024 preparations shift to Morocco for final phase of readiness

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)