2027 AFCON qualifiers: probable lineups for the Burkina Faso vs Benin clash

25.09.26 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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On the opening matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Burkina Faso host Benin this Friday at 19:00 GMT at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou. An important Group F clash in which both sides are aiming for a perfect start.

A Burkina Faso side in rebuilding mode

In the absence of captain Bertrand Traoré, attention will turn to Dango Ouattara as the attacking leader for Burkina Faso. In midfield, a key area, Amir Abdou is expected to go with Ismahila Ouédraogo and Lohann Doucet.

Burkina Faso's probable XI: Hervé Koffi; Issa Kaboré, Edmond Tapsoba, Nasser Djiga, Arsène Kouassi; Ismahila Ouédraogo, Arthur Zagré, Lohann Doucet; Dango Ouattara, Ousseni Bouda, Lassina Franck Traoré

Benin without Steve Mounier

Like the Stallions, the Cheetahs are missing their captain and main attacking weapon. Steve Mounier is not part of the squad. In his absence, Junior Olaitan is set to be the Cheetahs' main attacking threat. In defence, the central defensive pairing of Mohamed Tidjani and Yohan Roche is expected to start.

Benin's probable XI: Marcel Dandjinou; Tamimou Ouorou, Yohan Roche, Mohamed Tijani, Rachid Moumini; Samadou Attidjikou, Hassane Imourane, Jodel Dossou; Junior Olaitan, Aiyegun Tosin, Rodolfo Aloko. *

This is a duel within the duel that could prove decisive in this Group F clash, with Mauritania already sitting top after their 3-1 victory over the Central African Republic.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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