Burkina Faso's national stadium has since March 2021 not been fit enough to host CAF and FIFA-organised competitions. The Stallions have predominantly
Burkina Faso’s national stadium has since March 2021 not been fit enough to host CAF and FIFA-organised competitions. The Stallions have predominantly been playing their home games in Morocco since CAF decided to ban them from playing at the famous Stade du Aout in Ouagadougou.
In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 2023 AFCON, 2025 AFCON and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Burkina Faso has not played any of these games at home, making things extremely difficult for them.
Pictures of the state of the 4th August Stadium since Captain Traore, the head of state, decided to renovate it for the country to host their games are so sensational. The Venue, which hosted the 1998 AFCON finals where Egypt defeated defending champions South Africa 2-0, is almost completed. It is expected to meet FIFA and CAF standards to boost the country’s chances of taking a huge advantage of their home games.
The Stallions had every opportunity to win the sole slot in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at the expense of Algeria, but due to no home advantage failed to enjoy success.
The 4th August Stadium will be opened in June 2025 per the Minister of Sports,Youth and Employment, Roland Somda. He confirmed that the Stallions of Burkina Faso will start playing at the newly refurbished 4th August Stadium in September 2025.
Changing rooms, VVIP lounges, offices, press conference room, weight room, lawn, tartan, official stands, infirmary, etc have all be confirmed to be ready.
Check out the venue in pictures!!
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