Allsvenskan: Axel Taonsa shines before joining the Stallions
A few days before his first camp with Burkina Faso’s Stallions, Axel Taonsa delivered a top-level performance in Sweden. He has taken his tally to 8 goals in 21 matches this season
A brace that confirms his rise
The attacking midfielder shone on Saturday in Västerås SK’s 2-0 victory over Malmö FF. He opened the scoring in the 14th minute before doubling the lead in the 52nd minute. A starter and highly influential, he led his team and confirmed his status as a decisive player in the Swedish league. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder now has 8 goals in Allsvenskan.
A confident arrival with the national team
This performance comes at the perfect time. The player is preparing for his first camp with the Burkina Faso national team for the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He will join the Stallions squad with solid statistics and very positive momentum.