FIFA chose to confront Burkina Faso against Egypt among the 5 most prominent matches in Africa qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, and is scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The meeting will take place on the ninth of September in the Burkini capital, Oujadujo.
Why is the match between Egypt and Burkina Faso the most important?
The “FIFA” report explained that the Egyptian team, the leader of the group, without any defeat, is close to resolving the qualification card, as it may formally ensure that the victory over Ethiopia and then Burkina Faso. The report referred to the strength of the Egyptian offensive line led by Mohamed Salah, the leaders of the qualifiers with six goals, and to the brilliance of Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet with five goals, including a quick double in the first leg, which ended with the victory of the Pharaohs 2-1 last June.
What distinguishes Burkina Faso team?
Despite Egypt’s superiority, FIFA considered that the Burkina Faso team was no less dangerous, after the duo Lasina Traore and Betrand Traore scored eight out of 13 goals for the team. The “horses” have their full chances, either by competing for the lead or grabbing the global attachment card, especially since their previous confrontation will be in front of Djibouti, the gathering of the group with a single point.
Cape Verde collides with Cameroon
Among the other most prominent matches, the face of Cape Verde and Cameroon comes. The first tops his group, seeking the first appearance of Mondial, while he relies “unparalleled lions” for their great experience and the Vincent Abu Bakr duo in the last victory 4-1. Striker Brian Mbumo is one of the important offensive Cameroon leaves with three goals so far.
South Africa in a difficult test against Nigeria
The masses are awaiting a strong confrontation between South Africa and Nigeria. Goalkeeper Ronon Williams leads the dreams of “Bavana Pavana” to return to the World Cup, while the eagles depend on Victor Osimin, who moves to Galatasaray with a record deal, which scored three influential goals in the qualifiers. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.
Cote d’Ivoire faces Gabon again
Cote d’Ivoire tops its group after scoring 14 goals without receiving any goal, but it has not yet decided. As for the Gabon, who was subjected to a single defeat in front of the elephants, he looks forward to revenge thanks to his top scorer Denis Bouanga with five goals, in a confrontation that is expected to be full of excitement.
Morocco and Niger .. a special confrontation
Morocco is in a special meeting against Niger, due to the latter’s leadership by Badou Zaki, the former goalkeeper of Morocco. The Moroccan national team continued its record of defeats 18 months ago, and surpassed Niger last March 2-1. According to “FIFA”, the “Atlas Lions” may be the first African team to resolve its qualification in the event of victory over Niger and Tanzania stumbled against the Congo.
