Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso set for two crucial September dates to kick off their campaign

The schedule is now clear. The Stallions now know the dates of their first two matches in Group F of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The first showdown will be on home turf and in front of their fans. On September 25, 2026, Burkina Faso will host Benin at the August 4 Stadium in Ouagadougou. Kick-off is set for 19:00 GMT.

Three days later, Amir Abdou and his squad will be on the road to Morocco. On September 27, the Stallions will take on Central African Republic in Casablanca as part of the second round.

Wide-open Group F

Burkina Faso share their group with Benin, Mauritania, and Central African Republic. The objective is clear: take the lead from the outset. After being knocked out in the round of 16 in the last two editions, the 2013 runners-up are eager to avoid any slip-ups. Securing qualification as early as possible is the top priority in this campaign that leads to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

Ouagadougou then Casablanca: two very different settings

The August 4 Stadium will be tasked with pushing the Stallions forward against Benin. Playing at home to launch the campaign is an advantage Burkina Faso will look to capitalize on. Afterwards, the trip to Casablanca to face Central African Republic will be fraught with challenges. From the heat, travel fatigue, and a neutral pitch, the team will have to adapt to every circumstance. Two games in five days—a high-octane start to put pressure on their rivals.

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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