Doubts with the participation of Bertrand Traore, the star of Burkina Faso and Ajax Amsterdam in the upcoming confrontation against Egypt on the ninth of next September in the capital, Ojadogo, in the eighth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
What is the position of Bertrand Traore on the Egypt match?
Press reports revealed that the player is still suffering from the injury that prevented him from participating in the last two games with Ajax, which threatens his presence in the confrontation of Guinea Bissau and Egypt. His absence, if confirming, will make a heavy blow to Burkina Faso, seeking to reduce the difference with Egypt in the table.
Burkinafaso team is looking for a return
Coach Abrahama Traore realizes that Egypt’s meeting represents a decisive turn in the qualifying journey, as there is no alternative to winning to revive hopes in the competition for the qualification card. The Burkini team is ranked second with 11 points, five points behind the leaders of Egypt.
August 4 stadium returns to the interface
The meeting will be the first official at the “August 4” stadium in the capital, Oujadujo, after the completion of its renewal, which gives the owners of the land an additional motivation in front of their fans. The atmosphere of the match will be an influential factor in Burkina Faso’s pursuit to reduce the difference before the last stages.
How does Egypt prepare for confrontation?
The Pharaohs are facing Ethiopia on September 5 in the Cairo Stadium, in the seventh round, before they headed to Burkina Faso to take the upcoming summit. The Egyptian team leads the first group with 16 points, with a comfortable difference from its closest competitors, which gives it an opportunity to approach strongly to the qualification card if it continues its positive results.
Does Burkina Faso succeed in stopping Egypt?
The most prominent question remains about Burkina Fasso’s ability to exploit the land and the public to reduce the difference with Egypt, especially in light of the ambiguity surrounding the fate of Bertrand Traore, the most important player in the squad.
