Burkina Faso national football team
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Nickname(s) | Les Étalons (The Stallions) | ||
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Association | Burkinabé Football Federation | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFU (West Africa) | ||
Head coach | Kamou Malo | ||
Captain | Charles Kaboré | ||
Most caps | Charles Kaboré (99) | ||
Top scorer | Moumouni Dagano (34)[1] | ||
Home stadium | Stade du 4-Août | ||
FIFA code | BFA | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 67 ![]() | ||
Highest | 35 (April–May 2017) | ||
Lowest | 127 (December 1993) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (Tananarive, Madagascar; 14 April 1960) | |||
Biggest win | |||
![]() ![]() (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; 27 December 1961) ![]() ![]() (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 7 June 2003) ![]() ![]() (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 26 March 2011) ![]() ![]() (Nelspruit, South Africa; 25 January 2013) ![]() ![]() (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 23 March 2013) ![]() ![]() (Nelspruit, South Africa; 10 January 2015) ![]() ![]() | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (Algeria; 30 August 1981) | |||
Africa Cup of Nations | |||
Appearances | 11 (first in 1978) | ||
Best result | Runners-up, 2013 |
The Burkina Faso national football team (French: Équipe nationale de football du Burkina Faso), represents Burkina Faso in men's international football and is controlled by the Burkinabé Football Federation. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso. They finished fourth in the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, when they hosted the tournament. Their best ever finish in the tournament was the 2013 edition, reaching the final, The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
History
The country made their first appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1978, but it was 1996 before they returned to the biennial tournament. They subsequently qualified for five consecutive tournaments between 1996 and 2004, reaching the semi-finals under coach Philippe Troussier when the tournament was held on home soil in 1998.[4]
Burkina Faso played in Group B of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Ghana and Ivory Coast in a three-team group due to Togo's withdrawal. Although they drew their first match against Ivory Coast and needed just a draw against Ghana to progress, the Burkinabe lost 1–0 and failed to qualify for the knock-out stage of the tournament.[5] Burkina Faso took part in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, losing all three of their matches and subsequently firing coach Paulo Duarte.[6] Belgian coach Paul Put was announced as new coach in March 2012.[7] Burkina Faso finished first of their group, but lost to Nigeria in the final of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.[8]
Nickname
The team is nicknamed Les Etalons, which means "The Stallions". It is in reference to the legendary horse of Princess Yennenga.[9]
Competition records
World Cup record
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Total | 0/21 |
Africa Cup of Nations
2013 Africa Cup of Nations starting lineup African Games
West African Nations Cup
WAFU Nations Cup
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Recent schedule and results
The following is a list of match results from the previous 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss
2019
9 June Friendly | DR Congo ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Marbella, Spain |
18:00 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Municipal Referee: Danilo Grujić (Serbia) |
6 September Friendly | Morocco ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Marrakesh, Morocco |
20:00 (GMT) | Feddal ![]() |
Report | Bayala ![]() |
Stadium: Stade de Marrakech Attendance: 9,000 Referee: Alioune Sow Sandigui (Senegal) |
10 October Friendly | Burkina Faso ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, France |
20:00 | Report | Aubameyang ![]() |
Stadium: Stade Municipal Saint-Leu-la-Forêt |
13 November 2021 AFCONQ | Burkina Faso ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
19:00 | Stadium: Stade du 4 Août |
17 November 2021 AFCONQ | South Sudan ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Khartoum, Sudan[note 1] |
15:00 |
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Stadium: Khartoum Stadium |
Players
Current squad
The following players have been called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying against Uganda & South Sudan on 13 and 17 November 2019.[10]
Caps and goals correct as of 17 November 2019 after the game against South Sudan.[11]
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for Burkina Faso in the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Kouakou Koffi | 16 October 1996 | 26 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Zegue Traoré | 31 December 1999 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Kilian Nikiema | 22 June 2003 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Alassane Sango | 7 January 1993 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Moumouni Compaoré | 20 November 1996 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Issouf Paro | 16 October 1994 | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Ismaël Zagrè | 21 December 1992 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Blati Touré | 4 August 1994 | 19 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Saïdou Simporé | 31 August 1992 | 4 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Ibrahim Bancé | 15 January 2001 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Abdou Traoré | 28 December 1988 | 44 | 4 | ![]() |
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FW | Abou Ouattara | 25 December 1999 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Ahmed Touré | 17 July 1987 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Bassirou Compaoré | 23 April 1998 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Yaya Banhoro | 1 January 1996 | 1 | 0 | Free Agent | v. ![]() |
FW | Fessal Tapsoba | 23 August 2001 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue. |
Records
- As of 17 November 2019
- Players in bold text are still active with Burkina Faso.
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Notes
- ^ South Sudan will play their home matches outside the country due to renovation of Juba Stadium.
References
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto; Stokkermans, Karel. "Players with 100+ Caps and 30+ International Goals". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28. Retrieved 2011-03-27.
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Burkina Faso fancy their chances". BBC Sport. 16 January 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Burkina Faso 0–1 Ghana". BBC Sport. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Burkina Faso coach gets the boot". BBC Sport. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Former Gambia coach Put handed reins at Burkina Faso". BBC Sport. 24 March 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ^ "Mba's wondergoal wins African Cup of Nations for Nigeria". Eurosport. 10 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ^ Marchais, Julien (2006). Burkina Faso (in French). Petit Futé. p. 102. ISBN 2-7469-1601-0.
- ^ "CAN 2021 : Voici le groupe de Kamou pour affronter l'Ouganda et le Soudan" (in French). Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ^ "Burkina Faso".
- ^ a b Roberto Mamrud. "Burkina Faso – Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
External links
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- L'actualité du Burkina
- Burkina Faso at FIFA.com