Burkina Faso vs Mauritania Preview & Prediction | 2023 Africa Cup of Nations | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Burkina Faso vs Mauritania on and what time does it start? Burkina Faso vs Mauritania will take place on Tuesday 16th January, 2024 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Burkina Faso vs Mauritania? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Burkina Faso vs Mauritania on in the UK? Burkina Faso vs Mauritania will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Burkina Faso vs Mauritania in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Burkina Faso vs Mauritania live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
BURKINA FASO
Hubert Velud has a fully fit and available squad for their opening encounter against Mauritania so, with the likelihood that he sticks with a 4-4-2 system, the biggest talking point will be who gets the nod up-front as the likes of Bertrand Traore, Mamady Bangre, Abdoul Tapsoba and Djibril Ouattara fight for a spot up-front.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Koffi; Kabore, Dayo, E.Tapsoba, Yago; Bande, Sangare, Guira, Da.Ouattara; Traore, Konate
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MAURITANIA
Mauritania and Amir Abdou’s biggest injury issue ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations was that second-choice goalkeeper, Babacar Diop, was ruled out of the tournament and replaced in the squad by M’Backe N’Diaye.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Niasse; Dellahi Yahi, N’Diaye, L.Ba, Abeid; Gassama, E.Ba; Thiam, Koita, Kamara; Tanjy
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THE PREDICTION
A couple of years ago, Burkina Faso reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations before being beaten by eventual winners Senegal in the final four. The Stallions have arguably improved in terms of their personnel since then and will hope to go deep into the competition, once again. They face a Mauritania side that held Tunisia to a goalless draw in a friendly last weekend and, whilst a respectable result, have now scored just one goal in their last four matches and a low-scoring Burkinabe victory is to be expected for this one.
TIP: BURKINA FASO TO WIN TO NIL
