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Burkina Faso coach Hubert Velud has named the 27 players who will represent the West African country at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

The Stallions are placed in Group D alongside Algeria, Angola, and Mauritania. 

Burkina Faso is set to make its 13th Africa Cup of Nations appearance in the tournament schedule to commence from January 13 to Febuary 11, 2024.

Coach Hubert Velud's team will begin their quest of clinching the AFCON title for the first time against Mauritania on January 16, 2024 before they battle it out with Algeria in the second group game on January 20 and final game against Angola, three days later.

Check out the 27 players called up to represent Burkina Faso 

Goalkeepers:
- Hervé Koffi
- Hilel Konaté
- Kilian Nikiema
- Sébastien Tou

Defenders:
- Issa Kaboré
- Steeve Yago
- Issoufou Dayo
- Nasser Djiga
- Edmond Tapsoba
- Adamo Nagalo
- Abdoul Razack Guiebre
- Valentin Nouma

Midfielders:
- Blati Touré
- Adama Guira
- Dramane Salou
- Ismahila Ouedraogo
- Sacha Bansé
- Gustavo Sangaré
- Stéphane Aziz Ky

Forwards:
- Bertrand Traoré
- Dango Ouattara
- Mamady Alex Bangre
- Cheikh Djibril Ouattara
- Hassane Bandé
- Mohamed Konaté
- Fessal Tapsoba
- Cédric Badolo

 

By: Gideon Kofi Nyamekye