Burkina Faso will be looking to the public support to back their campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations financially in aid of their preparations for biennial Africa soccer competition to be hosted by Gabon in January 2017.

In an appeal sent by Minister of Sports, Dr Tairou Bangre, the goverment has called on the country citizens to unite and support Stallions financially so that they can meet the neccessary requirments of putting the team in condition ahead and during the competition.

“I call all goverment ministries, private companies and supporters to contribute massively through cash donitions or any other way that will make Stallions emerge with victory”, he said.

“Our national team is our pride and a factor of cohesion and national unity and is looking at all of us to meet their challenges.It our pride so am calling everyone to contribute what he has,” he added.

Burkina Faso will be taking part in the 31st Edition of Africa Cup of Nation for the 11th time and forth in a row.Their best performance in this bianniel football event was in South Africa in year 2013 where they managed a second place in the finals.

Mobilisation efforts by the goverment has already been put into place with the Ministry of Sports announcing to members of public on how they can send their donations.

Well wishers can reach the Department of Sports and Recreation through the following telephone numbers: (00226) 25312516 or (00226) 25318480; email: dcpm.msl2016@gmail.com

Also one can send cash to Ministry of Sports Bank Account number BSIC: BF108 01001 020645300019 83 or use Airtel money by dialling * 400 * 4 * 1 * 9454198 * amount * pin # or * 400 * 5 * 1 * 9454198 * amount * pin agent airtel # for those who dont have account with airtel money.