The Burkina Faso got a win precious in L acts 1 to double confrontation face to the hawks of Togo (1-0). But that’s all there is to remember this performance. Without the slightest ambition in the game, thethe gang to Hubert Velud completely denied himselfe. His success was vital. But he is ugly
Back to the wall, it was necessary au Togo necessarily a victory or a draw in the worst case, pour maintain the hope of a qualification. And this challenge, the band to Paulo Duarte a bankrupt raise it. She surprised everyone, with her game full of commitment, effects and above all solidarity. The start of the match was very eloquent with the first chances missed by the Togolese attackers, David Philippe Boris and Jacques Romao. For his part, the stallions had clearly decided to leave the ball to the opponent. A risky but profitable strategy, thanks to a goal full of opportunism from Fessal Tapsoba (87e mn). Behind, theare Togolese ont eu mastery, camping within 40 meters burkinabe like a handball team, but without being extremely dangerous. THE foals of the former coach of the Stallions, Paulo Duarté, will be able regret having been so clumsy in the last gesture. Because these stallions have failed to maintain their reputation as one of the best teams on the African continent. In any case, this victory was clearly vital to the Burkina Faso. Any other result would have placed him in delicate conditions. He accomplished his mission and achieved the best accounting operation possible by taking advantage of and Togo. He is master of his future before sare the last two matches facing Cape Verde and Eswatini. It is the most important. And from this point of view, the manner does not matter. There was solidarity and collective relief at the final whistle. Buthead team is far from having erased his doubts. His attitude is disturbing and fatigue or la drop in the diet of some players don’t explain everything. So yes, the Burkina obtained a precious victory which gives it a nice advantage before going to Lomé next Tuesday. But honestly, we don’t really know where he is going.
Seydou TRAORE special envoy to Marrakech
