Germany’s U17 football team, having topped Group G, is set to face Burkina Faso’s U17 team in the round of 32 at the U17 World Cup, taking place at Aspire Zone (pitch 2) in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.
Germany secured its group leadership after a solid performance that included a draw against Colombia (1-1) and North Korea (1-1), followed by an impressive victory over El Salvador, where they clinched a 7-0 win. This strong showing has positioned them as a formidable contender in the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Burkina Faso’s U17 team, known as Les Etalons, experienced a rocky start with a loss in their initial group match. However, they bounced back effectively, claiming consecutive victories to secure the runner-up position in Group I.
Fans looking to catch the match can view it live on Fox Soccer Plus in the United States. For viewers outside the US, utilizing a virtual private network (VPN) may be necessary to access their usual streaming services, ensuring a wider audience can enjoy the action.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:45 am PT / 9:45 am ET on Saturday, November 15.
In terms of team news, Germany U17 has seen contributions from players like Wisdom Mike and Jeremiah Mensah, each finding the net multiple times. Notably, they have had to make some adjustments with the absence of Natnael Abraha and Keziah Oteng-Mensah due to injury, replacing them with Lasse Eickel and Ben Kieffer, who has already made a significant impact with a goal against El Salvador.
On Burkina Faso’s side, they have seen a diverse scoring effort with contributions from four different players: Cherif Barro, Eric Ouattara, Asharaf Tapsoba, and Mohamed Zongo. Defensively, the team is expected to rely on a solid back line consisting of Ousmane Ouedraogo, Issouf Dabo, Fadil Barro, and Mikael Coulibaly, under the watch of goalkeeper Rahim Ouattara.
Historically, Germany holds a dominant record against Burkina Faso in their past encounters, securing a victory with a score of 3-0 in their only match so far.
As both teams gear up for this crucial knockout stage encounter, fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting clash that could define their aspirations in the tournament.