Soccer

Benin and Burkina Faso Draw Ahead of Argentina Friendlies

By Hugo Brennan

Benin and Burkina Faso Draw Ahead of Argentina Friendlies

Benin and Burkina Faso shared a 1-1 draw in a regional meeting played shortly before a FIFA-window encounter with Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina.

Key takeaways

  • Benin and Burkina Faso finished level at 1-1.
  • The fixture took place in the days leading into an international break.
  • Argentina, coached by Lionel Scaloni, are the upcoming opposition.

A level result before the international date

Neither Benin nor Burkina Faso found the decisive edge, with the two sides leaving the match with one goal and one point of pride apiece after a 1-1 finish.

The draw comes at a significant point in the calendar, with attention now turning towards the FIFA date and the challenge posed by Scaloni’s Argentina. The world champions will be the next major reference point after an even contest between the two West African teams.