Burkina Faso will have an immediate obstacle in their efforts to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the news that their opening home fixture against Algeria is set to take place in Senegal instead of in Ouagadougou. Facing a period of renovation for the Stade du 4 Août due to the stadium’s failure to meet regulations, the location of Senegal was revealed by the Senegalese Minister of Sports in an announcement.
