Ouagadougou: Burkina Faso Stallions coach Brama Traore expressed on Thursday his desire for the August 4 stadium to become a challenging environment for visiting teams. He made this statement during a press conference held in Ouagadougou, where he also announced the squad list for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Djibouti and Egypt.

According to Burkina Information Agency, these matches are part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for September 5 in Bissau and September 9 at the August 4 stadium. The latter match is particularly significant as it marks the inauguration of Burkina Faso's main stadium, following its approval on July 1. Traore emphasized the importance of the match against Egypt, noting that Burkina Faso has never defeated them and highlighting the opportunity to make history.

Brama Traore revealed a 26-man squad to compete in these crucial fixtures. The team will convene for a training camp starting September 1 in Ouagadougou to make final preparations. Traore stressed the need for seriousness and focus in the matches against Djibouti and Egypt, underscoring that there is no room for complacency.

In the standings, Burkina Faso is currently 2nd in Group A with 11 points (+6), trailing Egypt, who leads with 16 points (+12). Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, and Djibouti follow in the rankings. On Matchday 7, Burkina Faso will compete against Djibouti in Bissau, while Egypt will play Ethiopia in Cairo and Guinea-Bissau will face Sierra Leone.