Stallions in Russia: Burkinabe Football Federation responds to accusations of abandonment – La Nouvelle Tribune

The Burkinabe Football Federation (FBF) denied accusations of abandoning the Stallions in Russia, attributing the difficulties to administrative constraints after a trip to Belarus. The obtained permits did not allow re-entry into Russia, causing accommodation delays. Flight cancellations by Turkish Airlines extended the stay. The FBF mobilized the Burkinabe embassy in Russia and local authorities to resolve the situation.