Burkina Faso and Benin reveal likely line-ups for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Burkina Faso are expected to start their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home with a 4-3-3 formation, while Benin could line up...
UFOA-B U17 Girls: Burkina Faso secure 2-1 victory over Togo
Burkina Faso's U17 girls claimed a 2-1 win against Togo on Thursday, 24 September 2026, in the UFOA-B U17 girls' tournament. Carine Goribie and...
Burkina Faso v Benin: Charles Titigoueti expects a ‘very, very, very tight' CAN 2027 qualifier
Charles Titigoueti has predicted a draw between Burkina Faso and Benin in their opening CAN 2027 qualifying match in Ouagadougou. Speaking to...
Ghana Police arrest two suspects over murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure in Kumasi in...
Fousseni Diawara names Mali U-23 squad for Morocco and Burkina Faso fixtures
Mali U-23 manager Fousseni Diawara has announced his squad for the team's upcoming international matches against Morocco and Burkina Faso. The...
Burkina Faso favourites to beat Benin in 2027 AFCON qualifying opener
Burkina Faso begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against Benin at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou on Friday, 25 September...
AFCONQ: Burkina Faso and Benin begin Group F battle
Burkina Faso and Benin begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns on Friday when they meet at the Stade du 4 Aout in Ouagadougou,...
Burkina Faso face Benin in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying before Argentina friendlies
Burkina Faso and Benin begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns on Friday, meeting at the Stade du 4 aout in Ouagadougou before...
Herve Koffi sends message of support to Adamo Nagalo ahead of Benin qualifier
Burkina Faso captain Herve Koffi has offered his support to team-mate Adamo Nagalo, who is going through a difficult period. Speaking at a news...
Burkina Faso - Benin predictions
Burkina Faso vs Benin prediction and preview for this AFCON match on 25/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and H2H...
Amir Abdou demands discipline as Burkina Faso begin Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying
Amir Abdou says Burkina Faso must show discipline, organisation and the quality expected of one of Africa's leading teams when they face Benin in...
Herve Koffi urges Burkina Faso newcomers to settle ahead of Benin qualifier
Two days before Burkina Faso host Benin at the Stade du 4-Aout, Etalons captain Herve Koffi has called on the team's established players to help...
Burkina Faso v Benin: Enama urges Guepards to attack in ‘very decisive' Cup of Nations opener
Roger Janvier Enama has called on Benin to abandon an overly defensive approach and target victory against Burkina Faso in their opening 2027...
Burkina Faso v Benin: Early-season test promises a closely contested encounter
Burkina Faso face Benin on 25 September at 19:00 GMT in a fixture that offers both sides an early opportunity to set the tone for the new season....
Burkina Faso face Benin in key opening clash of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso host Benin on Friday in one of the standout fixtures of the opening round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The match...
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan eyes victory over Burkina Faso in AFCON 2027 qualifier opener
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan says the Cheetahs are determined to learn from their previous encounter with Burkina Faso as they prepare to open...
Junior Olaitan says Benin have ‘no pressure' before Burkina Faso qualifier
Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan says the Guepards are under no particular pressure ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying opener...
Burkina Faso and Benin name probable line-ups for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 opener
Burkina Faso and Benin begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaigns against each other on Friday, 25 September 2026, at the Stade du...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Burkina Faso face Benin in West African battle
Burkina Faso begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at home against neighbours Benin on Friday, with both sides looking to make...
Burkina Faso complete preparations with full squad ahead of Benin qualifier
The Burkina Faso squad trained together for the first time on Tuesday 22 September 2026, with all of Amir Abdou's selected players now present at...
Gernot Rohr warns Benin of tough Burkina Faso test in CAN 2027 qualifiers
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr expects a difficult opening match against Burkina Faso in the CAN 2027 qualifiers on Friday, 25 September. Rohr has...
Burkina Faso U17 women beaten by Nigeria in UFOA-B tournament
Burkina Faso's Etalons U17 girls lost 2-0 to Nigeria on Monday, 21 September 2026, in the third round of the UFOA-B U17 girls development...
Burkina Faso squad complete ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin
All of the players called up by Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou have now joined the national squad as the Etalons continue preparations for...
Herve Koffi makes flying start at Union Saint-Gilloise with six clean sheets in seven games
Herve Koffi has made an impressive start to his loan spell at Union Saint-Gilloise, keeping six clean sheets in seven appearances since joining the...
AFCON 2027: Omar Abdulkadir Artan to Officiate Burkina Faso vs Benin qualifier
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate Burkina Faso’s 2027 Africa Cup...
Burkina Faso begins construction of new Hotel du sportif complex in Ouaga 2000
Burkina Faso has begun work on a major new sports accommodation and training complex after the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the...
Omar Abdulkadir Artan to referee Burkina Faso v Benin in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to take charge of Burkina Faso's meeting...
Burkina Faso begin preparations for Benin AFCON qualifier
Burkina Faso have begun preparations for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin, with the Stallions holding their...
Burkina Faso begin preparations for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso have begun their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the first members of the national squad taking part...
Burkina Faso prepare for Benin clash in relaxed CAN 2027 camp
Burkina Faso are continuing their preparations for the opening match of their CAN 2027 qualifying campaign in a relaxed and positive atmosphere....
Busari explains Flamingos’ late breakthrough as Nigeria maintain perfect WAFU-B run
Busari revealed that Nigeria had anticipated Burkina Faso’s approach before the game, but admitted that their deep defensive structure made it...
Nigeria beat Burkina Faso to maintain perfect WAFU B run
Nigeria continued their impressive run at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Charles Konan Banny...
WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup: Flamingos maintain perfect run with 2-0 win over Burkina Faso
The result further strengthens their position as favourites for the trophy, as they now turn attention to their next fixture with confidence and...
WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup: In-form Flamingos in perfect run with 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s U17 Girls, the Flamingos, continued their impressive run at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina...
Abdel Zagre transfer talks open as Edoh Koffi agrees Chattanooga FC loan
Ravenna forward Abdel Zagre could move to Ternana, while Togolese defender Edoh Koffi has agreed to join Chattanooga FC in the United States on...
Burkina Faso forward Aboubacar Tilourba joins USFA from RC Bobo Diou.
Burkina Faso centre-forward Aboubacar Tilourba has joined USFA from RC Bobo Diou, completing his move on 19 September 2026. Tilourba, 28, arrives...
Ex-Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr ‘steals’ 26-goal Nigerian striker for Benin
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has handed Joseph Ede Oloko his first call-up to the Benin national team after the striker's outstanding...
Arsene Kouassi provides assist as Lorient suffer defeat by Le Mans
FC Lorient were beaten 2-1 by Le Mans on Saturday in the fifth round of Ligue 1, despite a late response. Burkina Faso left-back Arsene Kouassi...
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa scores twice as Vasteras SK beat Malmo FF
Axel Sountonoma Taonsa scored both goals as Vasteras SK defeated Malmo FF 2-0 in the Swedish league on Saturday. The Burkina Faso midfielder opened...
Cheick Gnoumou: Burkina Faso defender joins USFA from Salitas
Burkina Faso centre-back Cheick Gnoumou has joined USFA from Salitas, completing a move to the Ouagadougou club on 19 September 2026. The...
USFA sign Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote from Rahimo FC
Burkina Faso attacking midfielder Abdoul Karim Kote has joined USFA from Rahimo FC, completing a move to the Ouagadougou-based club on 19 September...
PSV consider ending Adamo Nagalo contract after medical issue rules him out for season
Adamo Nagalo will not play for PSV again this season because of a medical problem, according to Eindhovens Dagblad and De Telegraaf. The Burkina...
Mohamed Ali Zoma receives first Italy call-up as Burkina Faso hopes end
Mohamed Ali Zoma has been included in Roberto Mancini's Italy squad for the national team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The 22-year-old...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens clobbered 4-2 against Nigeria
Defending champions Ghana slipped a 4-2 reverse against arch-rivals Nigeria in their second match at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup on Friday. The Black...
WAFU-B U17 Girls' Cup: Black Maidens turn attention to Togo after Nigeria defeat
Black Maidens turn attention to Togo after Nigeria defeatGhana’s Black Maidens will shift their attention to Togo as they look to...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens suffer 4-2 defeat to Nigeria
Defending champions Ghana slipped a 4-2 reverse against arch-rivals Nigeria in their second match at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup on Friday. The Black...
Majestic SC begin Burkina Faso Ligue 1 season with victory over AS SONABEL
Majestic SC opened their new Burkina Faso Ligue 1 campaign with a 1-0 win away to AS SONABEL. The visitors, known as the Academiciens de Sapone,...
Ternana linked with Ravenna forward Abdel Zagre
Burkina Faso forward Abdel Zagre is the subject of reported interest from Ternana, with the 22-year-old currently at Ravenna and a possible move to...
NPFL: Central African Republic invite Niger Tornadoes goalie for AFCON qualifiers
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Alladoum Francis Kolimba has been invited to the Central African Republic national team for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup...
NPFL: Tornadoes goalie earns invitation for CAR AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper, Alladoum Francis Kolimba has been recalled to the Central African Republic national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
UFOA-B U17 Women's Cup: Burkina Faso respond with victory over Cote d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso revived their UFOA-B U17 Women's Cup campaign with a 1-0 win against Cote d'Ivoire in Yamoussoukro on Friday, 18 September 2026. The...
Ligue 1 Burkina Faso: champions set to receive 25m FCFA as new season begins
Ligue 1 Burkina Faso returns on Friday, 18 September 2026, with the 2026-27 season beginning amid renewed competition for the title, European...
Yanga confident Aziz Ki’s red card will be overturned ahead of Simba derby
Yanga SC are confident that Aziz Ki's red card will be overturned following the club's decision to appeal his dismissal. The Tanzanian giants have...
Argentina consider moving Burkina Faso friendly to La Bombonera
Argentina are considering moving their October friendly against Burkina Faso from the Monumental to La Bombonera, according to reports in...
Ghana Ambassador urges Black Maidens to maintain winning run at WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup
Ghana’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Alhassan Abu, has paid a morale-boosting visit to the Black Maidens at...
Burkina Faso name squad for AFCON qualifiers and Argentina friendly
Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou has announced his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and an international friendly...
Burkina Faso’s Issoufou Dayo returns to Morocco with Wydad
Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca have signed Burkina Faso international defender Issoufou Dayo on a one-year contract as they strengthen their squad...
French-born Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Quarshie handed Central African Republic call-up for AFCON qualifiers
French-born Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Quarshie has been called up by the Central African Republic for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations...
Amir Abdou explains Burkina Faso squad decisions before 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso manager Amir Abdou has defended his selection decisions ahead of the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Burkina Faso name 25-player squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Burkina Faso head coach Amir Abdou has announced his 25-player squad for the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying...
Issoufou Dayo joins Wydad Casablanca after RS Berkane spell
Wydad Casablanca have confirmed the signing of Burkina Faso international Issoufou Dayo from fellow Moroccan side RS Berkane. The experienced...
Issoufou Dayo returns to Morocco after signing one-season deal with Wydad AC
Burkina Faso international defender Issoufou Dayo has officially returned to the Moroccan league after agreeing a one-season contract with Wydad...
Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell set for Benin friendly in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi is expected to make his final appearance for Argentina against Benin in October, after the world champions confirmed two home...
Five Mali talents who stood out as the Aiglonnets retained AES Games title
Mali retained the Alliance of Sahel States Games title on Tuesday after beating Burkina Faso A on penalties in the final. The match ended 1-1...
Axel Taonsa in line for Burkina Faso debut after Sweden form
Burkina Faso winger Axel Taonsa could be included in the national team for the first time when coach Amir Abdou names his squad for the upcoming...
Juste Ephrem Zio appointed Ligue de Football Professionnel executive secretary
The Federation Burkinabe de Football has appointed Juste Ephrem Zio as executive secretary of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), replacing...
Issoufou Dayo set for Wydad after dramatic transfer-window twist
Burkina Faso international Issoufou Dayo is set to join Wydad after his proposed move to Moroccan club Moghreb Tétouan broke down on the final day...
Wydad Casablanca complete late deal for Burkina Faso defender Issoufou Dayo
Wydad Casablanca have completed the signing of Burkina Faso international Issoufou Dayo during the final hours of the summer transfer window,...
Mali win AES Games final on penalties against Burkina Faso
The Mali under-? no, source says Aiglons likely Mali’s young Eagles, but don’t introduce under. Mali won the second edition of the AES Games on...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup: Black Maidens coach Nana Adarkwa promises more goals after Burkina Faso win
Ghana Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa believes the team has the quality to continue scoring goals at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup.The Black...
Black Maidens open WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with emphatic Burkina Faso win
Ghana’s Black Maidens began their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Matchday 1.The...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup: Joe Nana Adarkwa delighted with Black Maidensâ huge win against Burkina Faso
Ghana U17 women’s head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has expressed his satisfaction with the Black Maidens’ emphatic start to the...
WAFU B U17: Ghana hit four against Burkina Faso in opener
The Black Maidens of Ghana made a strong start to their WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Burkina Faso. Captain...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup: Joe Nana Adarkwa delighted with Black Maidensâ?? huge win against Burkina Faso
Ghana U17 womenâ??s head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has expressed his satisfaction with the Black Maidensâ?? emphatic start to the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup...
Black Maidens begin WAFU-B U-17Â campaign with big win over Burkina Faso
Ghana’s Black Maidens launched their WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Burkina Faso 4-0 in an impressive...
Argentina schedule three friendlies following Lionel Messi's international retirement
Argentina will play three international friendlies against Benin, Burkina Faso and Bolivia during the September and October international window....
Axel Taonsa in line for first Burkina Faso call-up
Axel Taonsa could be included in the Burkina Faso squad for the next international break after impressing for Swedish club Vasteras SK this season....
Burkina Faso international Abdoul Ouédraogo joins Morocco champions MAS Fes
Moroccan champions MAS Fes have completed the signing of Burkina Faso international Werssis Ouédraogo from Rahimo FC as they strengthen their squad...
Narcisse Ouedraogo set to join MAS de Fes after Rahimo FC displays
Narcisse Ouedraogo is expected to complete a move to MAS de Fes in the coming hours, after impressing the Moroccan club during its two-legged tie...
ASFA Yennenga and USCO set to open new Ligue 1 Burkina Faso season
Ligue 1 Burkina Faso returns on Friday 18 September 2026, with ASFA Yennenga and USCO set to begin the new campaign at the Stade du 4-Aout. The...
Argentina to host Burkina Faso and Benin in three-match friendly series
Argentina will play three home friendlies, including meetings with Burkina Faso and Benin at the Monumental. The series begins against Bolivia in...
FC Sheriff linked with Burkina Faso teenager Abdoul Kabir Ouedraogo
Burkina Faso striker Abdoul Kabir Ouedraogo, who plays for Rahimo FC, has been linked with a move to Moldova's FC Sheriff. The reported transfer...
Black Maidens captain Seidatu Wahab targets WAFU B U17 Girls Cup title defence
Black Maidens captain Seidatu Wahab says the team are ready and determined to retain their WAFU B U17 Girls Cup title.Ghana face Burkina Faso in...
Black Maidens are in Côte dâIvoire for business - Joe Nana Adarkwa
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says Ghana are in Côte d’Ivoire to compete seriously and challenge the best teams at the...
Seidatu Wahab: Black Maidens determined to retain WAFU B U17 title
Black Maidens captain Seidatu Wahab says Ghana are determined to retain the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup title in Côte d’Ivoire.Ghana begin...
Joe Nana Adarkwa finalises Black Maidens lineup ahead of Burkina Faso clash
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has used Ghana’s final training session to fine-tune his team ahead of their opening WAFU B...
Ghanaâs Black Maidens complete preparations for Burkina Faso opener
Ghana’s Black Maidens have finished their final training session before Tuesday’s WAFU B U17 Girls Cup match against...
Ghanaâs Black Maidens target WAFU B success while building for World Cup
Ghana head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says the Black Maidens will use their WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup campaign to prepare for the FIFA U-17 Women's World...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup adopts round-robin format after Benin exit
The WAFU B U17 Girls Cup has been reorganised as a league competition after Benin withdrew from the tournament.The Black Maidens will now play...
Burkina Faso Doubles Football Prize Money as Division 1 Champions to Get 25m FCFA
Burkina Faso’s Division 1 champions will receive 25 million FCFA from this season after the Federation Burkinabè de Football (FBF) doubled the...