Doha: The Burkina Faso U17 Stallions exuded confidence on Friday during their pre-match training session in Doha, as they prepared to face the defending champions, Germany U17, in the round of 16 of the U17 World Cup, Qatara 2025. The match is scheduled for November 15 at 2:45 PM UTC.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the coach of the Junior Stallions, Oscar Barro, expressed the team’s readiness and confidence for the upcoming match. He noted the team’s recovery from the first round matches and emphasized the players’ eagerness and fresh execution of movements, which bolsters their confidence as they head into this crucial match.

Barro remarked that at this level of competition, the focus should not be on the names of the countries involved. He affirmed that reaching this stage signifies that they are among the best, and it’s a meeting of equals. He conveyed his faith in the young players of Burkina Faso, paralleling the confidence that Germany has in their team.

The coach highlighted the determinat
ion and readiness of his players, asserting that they intend to play the match to its fullest potential to avoid any regrets. The training session involved agility exercises, shooting drills, and a high-intensity game to sharpen their skills, concluding with penalty kick practice to prepare for all possible scenarios in the elimination match.

The Burkinabe coaching staff have meticulously analyzed the German team, reviewing videos approximately ten times to understand their strengths and weaknesses. They believe that with the information gathered, the German team is beatable.

The captain of the Junior Stallions, Cherif Ali Badra Barro, echoed the sentiments of readiness, stating that the team has been prepared for this challenge since the start of the competition. He emphasized the team’s goal of winning the cup and their preparedness to face any opponent with the quality and cohesion instilled by their coaches.