Burkina Faso vs Sierra Leone, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
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2 - 2
2 - 2
About
Burkina Faso are hosting Sierra Leone
at Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako, Mali, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 24': Abdul Kabia (Sierra Leone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 41': Goal! Burkina Faso 1, Sierra Leone 0. Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Aziz Ki.
- 43': Steeve Yago (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Goal! Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 0. Lassina Traoré (Burkina Faso) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 0.
- 58': Goal! Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 1. Augustus Kargbo (Sierra Leone) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Emmanuel Samadia.
- 69': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Mohamed Konaté replaces Lassina Traoré.
- 69': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Saïdou Simporé replaces Aziz Ki.
- 69': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Kamil Conteh replaces Abu Dumbuya.
- 69': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mustapha Bundu replaces Sullay Kaikai.
- 78': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Josh Koroma replaces Augustus Kargbo.
- 80': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Hassim Traoré replaces Hassane Bandé.
- 82': Sacha Bansé (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Amadou Bakayoko replaces Daniel Kanu.
- 86': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Rodney Michael replaces Emmanuel Samadia.
- 87': Goal! Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 2. Amadou Bakayoko (Sierra Leone) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rodney Michael.
- 89': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Blati Touré replaces Cédric Badolo.
- 89': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Ousseni Bouda replaces Dango Ouattara.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 2.
- 0': Match ends, Burkina Faso 2, Sierra Leone 2.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
Venue: Stade du 26 Mars
Location: Bamako, Mali
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 4 | +9 | 10 |
| 2 | Guinea-Bissau | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | 4 | +2 | 5 |
| 4 | Sierra Leone | 4 | -1 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Burkina Faso (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Kilian Nikiema (GK) |
| 4 | Adamo Nagalo |
| 12 | Edmond Tapsoba |
| 3 | Steeve Yago  |
| 17 | Mohamed Ouédraogo |
| 6 | Sacha Bansé |
| 10 | Stephane Aziz Ki |
| 8 | Cedric Badolo |
| 2 | Lassina Traoré |
| 19 | Hassane Bandé |
| 7 | Dango Ouattara |
Sierra Leone (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Kamara (GK) |
| 15 | Curtis Davies |
| 14 | Abdul Kabia |
| 8 | Alhassan Koroma |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 2 | Osman Kakay |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 4 | Abu Diaby Dumbuya |
| 6 | Alusine Pagal Koroma |
| 11 | Sullay Kaikai |
| 12 | Daniel Kanu |
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