Tunisia Faces Burkina Faso in Historic Friendly Match

Tunis, Tunisia – Tunisia will host Burkina Faso in a friendly match on Monday, June 2, at 6:30 PM local time at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium. This encounter marks the first time these teams face each other in a non-competitive setting, as they both prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Historically, Tunisia has struggled against Burkina Faso, having never won in their five previous encounters, which included World Cup qualifiers and Africa Cup of Nations ties. Tunisia’s last three matches against Burkina Faso ended in losses, and they have yet to score against the Stallions in this fixture.

However, Tunisia comes into this match with momentum after recent victories, including a 1-0 win over Liberia and a 2-0 triumph against Malawi in World Cup qualifying. These wins have helped the Carthage Eagles remain on top of Group H, currently holding a four-point lead over Namibia.

This friendly is part of a series of three warm-up matches designed to build team rhythm ahead of crucial qualifiers in September and October. Tunisia will also face Morocco and Zambia in the coming days.

In the most recent FIFA rankings, Tunisia climbed three places to 49th, while Burkina Faso rose two spots to 64th, both striving for better positions in their quest for the World Cup. Burkina Faso is also in a good shape, having secured a 4-1 win against Djibouti and a 2-1 victory over Guinea Bissau in their recent efforts.

Tunisia’s coach, Trabelsi, has assembled a competitive 26-man squad, featuring experienced players who could finally help break their winless streak against Burkina Faso. On the other hand, Burkina Faso’s coach Traore has selected a robust 27-man lineup, aiming for a strong performance in this friendly.

Despite their past struggles, Tunisia hopes to leverage home-field advantage and recent victories to secure their first victory against Burkina Faso.