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Burkina Faso team stranded in Morocco as Argentina friendly hangs in doubt
October 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Burkina Faso's national team is stranded in Morocco as travel problems threaten Saturday's scheduled friendly against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
- The Burkina Faso delegation remained in Casablanca on Friday after failing to reach Buenos Aires, leaving the friendly's fate uncertain.
- The Burkinabe football federation attributed the delay to the airline canceling the scheduled flight without prior notice.
- Argentine media reported the players refuse a long multi-stop commercial flight and demand a charter plane, plus a match bonus.
- The federation said Sports Minister Anick Ouattara, its president Oumar Sawadogo, and the ambassador in Morocco are seeking an alternative flight.

