Burkina Faso's Team Delayed Ahead of International Friendly
The Burkina Faso national football team has yet to arrive in Argentina for their scheduled friendly match against the Argentine national team, set to take place this Saturday at 21:00 local time. The match, which is highly anticipated following Argentina's 4-0 victory over Bolivia, is now at risk due to the team's delayed travel plans. Originally expected to land in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, the African squad's arrival has been significantly hindered, casting doubt on the game's execution.
According to reports from the Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF), the team has been stuck in Morocco, where they were supposed to board their flight two days ago. The ambassador of Burkina Faso in Morocco has reportedly intervened to arrange a new flight that would take off from Madrid to pick up the team before heading to Buenos Aires. The tentative departure time is set for 13:00 on Saturday, leaving little time for the players to acclimatize before the match.
Official Statement from the Burkina Faso Football Federation
In a statement released on their official Facebook page, the FBF expressed their concerns regarding the travel complications faced by the national team. They detailed that the cancellation of their charter flight, which occurred without prior notice, has forced them to reschedule their travel plans. The Ministry of Sports, in conjunction with the Federation and the Embassy, has been actively working to resolve the situation as swiftly as possible, exploring various options to ensure the team can continue their journey to Buenos Aires.
Officials, including Annick Pikbougoum Zingué Ouattara, the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment, Oumarou Sawadogo, President of the Burkina Faso Football Federation, and Mamadou Coulibaly, Burkina Faso's Ambassador in Morocco, have all personally committed to finding a resolution that allows the team to travel to Buenos Aires in time for the match. The Federation acknowledges the fans' legitimate concerns regarding this situation and promises to update them with any significant developments. They also extend their gratitude to supporters, partners, and all stakeholders in Burkinabé football for their understanding during this challenging time.
As reported by tn.com.ar.
