Jonathan Pitroipa says Burkina Faso were happy to let their people dream after losing the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for a third time after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final on Sunday night.
Victor Moses and strike partner Emmanuel Emenike are both doubts for Nigeria ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Burkina Faso booked their first ever Africa Cup of Nations final appearance with a 3-2 victory on penalties over Ghana.
Burkina Faso are dreaming of upsetting the odds once more by beating Ghana to reach the African Nations Cup final.
Burkina Faso beat Togo 1-0 in extra-time on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Ghana.