International break: a mixed report for Burkina Faso's Stallions

The Burkina Faso national team experienced a mixed international break, with inconsistent results in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and controversies surrounding their friendly match against Argentina. Under the guidance of Amir Abdou, the Burkinabè side recorded one draw and one victory in their first two outings of this campaign.

On September 25, 2026, at the 4-Août Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso was held to a 1-1 draw by Benin. Franck Lassina Traoré opened the scoring with a penalty in the 20th minute, but Tosin equalized for Benin, also from the penalty spot, in the 68th minute. Three days later, the Stallions fought to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Central African Republic in Casablanca, thanks to a goal from Aboubacar Sidiki Camara, who had just come on as a substitute.

The saga of the trip to Argentina marked this international window. After several complications related to flights and a journey estimated at 14 hours, the Stallions ultimately decided not to play the match, citing concerns over injuries and recovery constraints. The U23 team, gathered in Ouagadougou, replaced them and suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat against Argentina.