Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso have announced their starting lineups for their crucial CAF World Cup qualifier, with both teams fielding strong squads in their quest for vital points.
With Egypt leading the group, this encounter carries significant weight, as both sides aim to keep their qualification hopes alive. Guinea-Bissau, under the guidance of Luis Boa Morte, will rely on a well-balanced squad featuring Beto and Mane in attack, while Alfa Semedo and Janio Bikel look to control the midfield.
Guinea-Bissau Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Manuel Balde
- Defenders: Encada, Sambinha, Victor Rofino, B. Fati
- Midfielders: Alfa Semedo, Janio Bikel, Banjaqui
- Forwards: Carlos Mane, Ze Turbo, Beto
On the other hand, Burkina Faso, who sit second in the group, will look to their key attacking duo of Bertrand Traoré and Lassina Traoré, while goalkeeper Hervé Koffi marshals the defense.
Burkina Faso Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Hervé Koffi
- Defenders: Steeve Yago, Adamo Nagalo, N. Djiga, Issa Kaboré
- Midfielders: D. Ouattara, Zougrana, Tiendrebeogo, S. Simporé
- Forwards: Bertrand Traoré, Lassina Traoré
With both teams desperate for a win, this CAF World Cup qualifier promises to be an exciting and competitive showdown. Burkina Faso will be aiming to continue their impressive record against Guinea-Bissau, while the home side hopes to break their poor run of results and reignite their campaig