Algeria faces Burkina Faso for the 2nd day of the group stage of CAN 2023, this Saturday (3 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
“ An important match but not crucial“. It is in these terms that Djamel Belmadi described this second group match against Burkina Faso. Hooked by Angola on Monday (1-1), Algeria disappointed for its entry into the running. It is therefore with the objective of getting back on track to justify their top seed status that the Greens will approach this new outing in this CAN.
“ The ideal would have been to start this tournament with a victory, now our objective is to win this second match against Burkina Faso to get back on track », continued Djamel Belmadi, who did not hesitate to come to the aid of his captain Riyad Mahrez, not spared by the observers. “ Mahrez has been criticized for a long time, he is European champion, he has no problem with criticism. We are focused on ourselves and the next match… There are no more small teams in Africa“, concluded the Algerian coach. The stage is set.
The expected compositions
Algeria : Mandrea – Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait Nouri – Belaili, Zerrouki, Bentaleb, Fegouli, Mahrez – Bounedjah
Burkina Faso : Koffi – Kaboré, Dayo, Tapsoba, Yago – Guira, Touré – Aziz Ki, Bangré, Badolo – Konaté.
Where to watch the game ?
This CAN 2023 match between Algeria and Burkina Faso will be broadcast this Saturday on beIN SPORTS 1, from 3 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.
