The Burkina Faso Football Federation’s Public Relations Department Head, Cader Traoré, stated that talks with the Russian Football Union about staging a friendly international in 2024 are ongoing. His remarks outline the federation’s intent as reported by Sports24.
Traoré explained that discussions are under way regarding a potential friendly between Burkina Faso and Russia during the March break next year. He noted that various options are being explored for the venue, with consideration given to hosting the match both in Burkina Faso and in Russia.
A recent online broadcast noted an 8-0 victory for the Russian national team in a match against Cuba. This game marked the Russians’ sixth contest of 2023, and due to ongoing suspensions, they have been limited to playing friendlies only. The scoreline reflected a dominant performance by Russia in that encounter.
Historical context clear: in early 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) suspended Russia’s participation in all competitions overseen by these bodies, affecting both the national team and club teams across their leagues.
Earlier in the year, comments from the Russian national team suggested a period of adjustment as they navigated the fallout from the suspensions, with some observers noting a gap between expectations and results following the 8-0 win over Cuba.