Burkina Faso host Mauritania at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou on Friday, 13 November 2026, in the third round of CAN 2027 qualifying.
The Etalons are second in Group F with four points and need victory to keep pace with leaders Benin, who have seven. Mauritania have three points.
Sacha Banse is expected to return to Burkina Faso’s starting line-up after a lengthy absence caused by injury. He is likely to form a midfield partnership with Ismahila Ouedraogo and Lohann Doucet.
Herve Koffi is expected to start in goal, with Arsene Kouassi, Nasser Djiga, Edmond Tapsoba and Arthur Zagre forming the defence.
Lassina Traore could lead the attack, supported by Dango Ouattara and Cyriaque Irie.
Mauritania are expected to select Mamadou Diop in goal. Their possible defence includes Ali Diadie, Lamine Ba, Jordan Lefort and Khadim Diaw.
Abdallahi Mahmoud and Oumar Ngom are tipped to anchor the midfield, with Djeidi Gassama, Mouhsine Bodda and Aboubakary Koita operating further forward behind striker Dawda Camara.
The expected return of Banse, alongside Issoufou Dayo, gives Mauritania manager Amir Abdou additional options for the fixture.
Both teams’ line-ups remain subject to official confirmation.
