Encouraged by an impressive qualifying campaign, the Stallions Ladies head to Morocco aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time.
The report indicates that burkina Faso return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations determined to make history after missing the 2024 edition. Encouraged by an impressive qualifying campaign, the Stallions Ladies head to Morocco aiming to progress beyond the group stage for the first time.
It further notes that burkina Faso secured qualification with convincing victories over Burundi and Togo.
The Stallions Ladies defeated Burundi 5-1 on aggregate, following a commanding 4-1 first-leg victory before completing the job with a 1-0 win in the return fixture.
They carried that momentum into the final qualifying round against Togo, winning 2-0 in the first leg before sealing qualification with another 1-0 victory to complete a 3-0 aggregate success.
Pascal Sawadogo has become one of the central figures in the development of women’s football in Burkina Faso.
A long-serving coach, Sawadogo has focused on building the national team through youth development and long-term planning. His approach has helped establish a clear playing identity while creating opportunities for emerging players to develop at international level.
Under his leadership, Burkina Faso continue to make steady progress as they seek to establish themselves among Africa’s leading women’s national teams.
Adama Congo has emerged as one of Burkina Faso’s brightest attacking talents.
After beginning her club career in Equatorial Guinea, she moved to Spain, where she has represented Dux Logroño and SE AEM Femení.
A dynamic forward with pace and intelligent movement, Congo made history at the 2022 edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by becoming the first Burkina Faso player to score at the tournament, finding the net in the team’s 2-2 draw against Uganda.
Her ability to stretch defenses and create scoring opportunities will be crucial to Burkina Faso’s hopes in Morocco.
Burkina Faso at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s AFCON
Burkina Faso made their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut at the 2022 edition in Morocco.
Although they were eliminated in the group stage after narrow defeats to hosts Morocco and Senegal, they earned their first point in the competition with a 2-2 draw against Uganda.
