Burkina Faso were crowned champions of the WAFU Zone B U-17 AFCON qualifying tournament after a pulsating 3-1 victory over Cote d’Ivoire in Tuesday’s final in Ghana. The Young Stallions had to come from behind at the University of Ghana Stadium, with forward Asharaf Tapsoba netting a brace to inspire his side to glory. Despite Cote d’Ivoire dominating large periods ...
Ghanaian born striker Ameyaw Jedinak has successfully signed for Burkina Faso Premier League giant AS DOUANES. Kenyan Premier League side, Sofapaka FC, was handed a transfer ban lately last year by FIFA for owing Ghanaian footballer Jedinak Nana Ameyaw. The club’s statement states that “We are delighted to announce that the Ghanaian striker Jedinak Nana Ameyaw Ameyaw Nana has completed ...
Tunisia’s ouster from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso has got Nigerian fans talking on social media. The North Africans’ challenge for a second continental title in Cameroon came to an end on Saturday against the Stallions Dango Ouattara’s first half effort was enough for ten-man Stallions to silence the 2004 African champions ...
Burkina Faso booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after winning their Round of 16 fixture against Gabon 7-6 on penalties following 1-1 draw in normal time at Limbe Stadium on Sunday. The Stallions needed penalties after a 1-1 draw to punch their ticket in the last eight of the 33rd edition at Limbe Stadium. ...
Burkina Faso have urged not to play the opening game of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations against hosts Cameroon on Sunday. About five players and coach Kamou Malo Saturday tested positive in the run-up to Sunday’s opener against hosts Cameroon. According to Burkinabè Football Federal, they want the Covid-19 tests to be redone by independent doctors ...
The 33rd Africa Cup of Nations gets under way in Cameroon on 9 January, having been delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic. Group A fixtures Sunday 9 January: Cameroon v Burkina Faso, Ethiopia v Cape Verde Thursday 13 January: Cameroon v Ethiopia, Cape Verde v Burkina Faso Monday 17 January: Burkina Faso v Ethiopia, Cape Verde v Cameroon Cameroon Appearance: 20th ,Best finish: Winners ...
Burkina Faso seeded some ground in their push for qualification to the final stage of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Africa after drawing 1-1 with Niger. They will be traveling to Algeria hoping for a win, as that is the only way they can finish top of Group A. Algeria are top of the group with 13 points and ...