Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso this Thursday at Champroux Stadium in Marcory, in the final of the UFOA B U20 Cup. A decisive match for both teams vying for the ultimate victory.
It’s the big day. Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso will clash on Thursday at Robert Champroux Stadium in Marcory, Abidjan. This match is part of the final of the UFOA B U20 Cup 2023. In search of glory, both teams will give everything they have to overcome their opponent. And for this confrontation, the strengths are evenly matched, although the Burkinabe team is slightly favored.
The Etalons have remained flawless since the beginning of the tournament. With three victories in the group stage, Burkina Faso defeated Togo to secure their spot in the final. However, the victory was hard-fought, with a 1-0 score secured in the final minutes of the match against a Togolese team that was defeated by Benin’s Guépards (1-2). Against an Ivorian team that seems to operate like a diesel engine, Abdoul Ouattara and his squad will have to bring out the heavy artillery to hope to conquer the title.
On the other hand, the Elephanteaux haven’t been very impressive, but they have shown determination. This was evident in their victory in the semi-finals against Benin. Trailing twice during the match, the host team managed to equalize and ultimately win the game in a penalty shootout. This scenario reflects their journey in the UFOA B Cup, as they reach the final despite a difficult start with a defeat against Burkina Faso in the opening match. The stakes are high, and the final promises to be intense between the two teams. The match is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM (GMT).
