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Burkina Faso is the men's national football team, currently ranked #62 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Ouagadougou, playing their home matches at Stade du 4 Août. Follow Burkina Faso on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Arsène Kouassi has been the standout performer for Burkina Faso in league play this season with a rating of 7.39. Edmond Tapsoba and Issoufou Dayo have also impressed with ratings of 7.07 and 7.05 respectively.

Arsène Kouassi leads Burkina Faso's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season. Edmond Tapsoba has contributed 1, while Georgi Minoungou has added 1.

Dango Ouattara is the chief creator for Burkina Faso in league play with 2 assists this season. Stéphane Aziz Ki has also been a key playmaker with 1.

Burkina Faso have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 9 goals and conceded 8 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the Africa Cup of Nations Grp. E, they faced a 2-0 win against Sudan. In the Africa Cup of Nations, they faced a 0-3 loss to Ivory Coast. In the Friendlies, they faced a 5-0 win against Guinea-Bissau, a 0-3 loss to Russia, and a 2-2 draw with Belarus.

Recent results for Burkina Faso:

• 31 Desemba 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. E - 2-0 win at Sudan
• 6 Januari 2026: Africa Cup of Nations - 0-3 loss at Ivory Coast
• 28 Machi 2026: Friendlies - 5-0 win vs Guinea-Bissau
• 5 Juni 2026: Friendlies - 0-3 loss at Russia
• 9 Juni 2026: Friendlies - 2-2 draw at Belarus

Upcoming fixtures for Burkina Faso:

• 23 Septemba 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - vs Benin
• 27 Septemba 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Central African Republic
• 11 Novemba 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - vs Mauritania
• 15 Novemba 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Mauritania
• 24 Machi 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Benin

Looking ahead, Burkina Faso have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Benin (home), Central African Republic (away), Mauritania (home), Mauritania (away), and Benin (away).

Burkina Faso's squad consists of 27 players. Goalkeepers: Farid Ouédraogo (Al Hilal Omdurman), Hervé Koffi (Union St.Gilloise), Hillel Konaté (Troyes), Kilian Nikièma (ADO Den Haag). Defenders: Adamo Nagalo (PSV Eindhoven), Cyril Dao (Burkina Faso), Nasser Djiga (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer Leverkusen), Rachide Gnanou (IF Gnistan), Arthur Zagré (FC Utrecht), Hanaby Hadalou Sagne (Burkina Faso). Midfielders: Mohamed Zougrana (MC Alger), Lohann Doucet (Vitoria de Guimaraes), Mohamed Ouédraogo (Lyon), Ismahila Ouédraogo (OB), Gustavo Sangaré (FC Noah), Cyriaque Irié (Freiburg), Saïdou Simporé (National Bank), Arsène Kouassi (Lorient). Forwards: Aboubacar Bassinga (Las Palmas), Dango Ouattara (Brentford), Ousseni Bouda (San Jose Earthquakes), Mohamed Konaté (FK Akhmat), Abdoul Tapsoba (Radomiak Radom), Elohim Kaboré (SK Beveren), Georgi Minoungou (Colorado Rapids), Pierre Landry Kaboré (Heart of Midlothian).

Amir Abdou is the current head coach of Burkina Faso. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 25% win rate across 4 matches, averaging 1.25 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Brama Traoré managed the club for 8 seasons, recording 16 wins from 33 matches (48% win rate). Hubert Velud managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 10 wins from 20 matches (50% win rate). Other former coaches include Kamou Malo, Paulo Duarte, Gernot Rohr, and Paul Put.

Burkina Faso plays their home matches at Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, which has a capacity of 60,000.

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