NELSPRUIT, South Africa, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A gamble on the fitness of midfielder Alain Traore has already paid off for Burkina Faso at the African Nations Cup and might yet produce an even bigger jackpot. Coach Paul Putt said he agonised over including the French-based midfielder in his 23-man squad for the tournament in South Africa as Traore battled to overcome an ankle injury. But three goals in two games from Traore has put Burkina Faso top of the Group C standings and in touching distance of a quarter-final place. ...
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