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Bundesliga champion with Bayer Leverkusen, Edmond Tapsoba, now sets his sights on making World Cup history. Instagram:@edmondtapsoba
Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba is dreaming big, hoping to guide Burkina Faso to their first-ever FIFA World Cup™ qualification. After four rounds of CAF qualifying, the West African nation is currently third in Group A.
Following his call-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, Tapsoba received a hero's welcome upon arriving in Ouagadougou. The 25-year-old had just completed a stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen, helping his club achieve an unbeaten domestic season, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup double, and finishing as runners-up in the UEFA Europa League.
"I want to give back all the happiness my people give me,"
Tapsoba shared in an exclusive interview with FIFA.
"They never stop supporting and encouraging me, even in difficult times."
Nicknamed "Zaksoba," meaning "the head of the house," Tapsoba aspires to lead Burkina Faso to their first FIFA World Cup™.
"We’re dreaming about it and giving ourselves the means to get there,"
he stated, emphasizing the importance of concentration and learning from previous generations.
Tapsoba has exchanged ideas with veteran players like Jonathan Pitroipa, Aristide Bance, and Djakaridja Kone, reflecting on the near-miss in the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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