February 11

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward To

  Nigeria's triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in the perfect example of how a team can improve through a tournament with the confidence that wins bring. Read more »

February 10

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Keshi Leads Super Eagles to Victory - Again

  Nigeria have claimed their third Africa Cup of Nations crown after a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the 2013 final at Soccer City on Sunday night. Read more »

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Super Eagles Face Injury Problems for Tonight

  Nigeria have two massive injury concerns ahead of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final against Burkina Faso at Soccer City on Sunday. Read more »

February 09

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Star to Play in Afcon Final

  Burkina Faso winger Jonathan Pitroipa is to play in the African Nations Cup final after all, after being given a reprieve by the Confederation of African Football. Read more »

February 08

• Burkina Faso: Ecstatic Celebrations in Ouagadougou

  Since Burkina Faso’s shootout win against the Black Stars in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, the nation’s capital has erupted with soccer fever. Read more »

February 06

• Ghana/Burkina Faso: Shock for Black Stars As Burkinabe Head for Afcon Final

  Burkina Faso overcame a controversial refereeing decision and the odds to book an unlikely place in the African Nations Cup final after edging Ghana on post-match penalties after a... Read more »

February 05

• Ghana/Burkina Faso: Black Stars Face Burkinabe on Controversial Pitch

  Much of the same is what Paul Put has ordered for Burkina Faso as they go into Wednesday’s semi-final against Ghana at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as underdogs. Read more »

February 04

• Burkina Faso/Togo: Burkinabe Continue Their Fairytale Run At Afcon

  Burkina Faso’s fairytale run in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations continued on Sunday with their 1-0 extra-time victory over Togo. Read more »

February 03

• Togo/Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Pile On Pressure to Win in Extra Time

  Burkina Faso have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 extra-time victory over Togo in Nelspruit on Sunday night. Read more »

February 02

• Togo/Burkina Faso: Unlikely Challengers Gear Up for Afcon Quarters

  Before this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations started, few would have put money on either Burkina Faso or Togo reaching the semi-finals.. Read more »

January 30

• Zambia/Burkina Faso: Steely Burkinabe Can Aim for Afcon Semi-Finals

  For Burkina Faso, surprise qualification to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup has been hailed as historic. Read more »

January 29

• Zambia/Burkina Faso: Bitter Blow as Outsiders Eject Zambia From Afcon

  Burkina Faso added to the shocks at the African Nations Cup on Tuesday by eliminating holders Zambia at the end of a ferocious tussle at Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium. Read more »

• Zambia/Burkina Faso: Chipolopolo Face the Crunch

  Reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Zambia face the rare possibility of being eliminated in the first round of defending their title as they take on Burkina Faso in Nelspruit... Read more »

January 26

• Burkina Faso/Ethiopia: Stallions Can Aim for Quarter-Finals

  Burkina Faso completed the most comprehensive victory so far in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations when they defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in Nelspruit on Friday night. Read more »

January 25

• Ethiopia/Burkina Faso: Burkinabe Romp to Win Against Ethiopia

  Down to 10 men, Burkina Faso secured a 4-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Nelspruit on Friday night. Read more »

January 24

• Burkina Faso/Ethiopia: Walya Antelopes, Stallions Aim for Quarter-Finals

  Ethiopia and Burkina Faso both secured morale-boosting draws in their Afcon Group C matches, but if they are advance to the quarter-finals of the competition they need to build on... Read more »

January 22

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Fear of Failure Haunts Super Eagles

  There is always wide-spread consternation when things go against Nigeria, so passionate and loyal is their extensive fan base. Read more »

January 21

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: Nations Cup Upset As Burkinabe Shock Super Eagles

  Burkina Faso continued the trend of upset results at the African Nations Cup, scoring with the last kick of the match to earn a debatably deserved share of the spoils with Nigeria... Read more »

January 20

• Nigeria/Burkina Faso: New-Look Super Eagles Expect Confidence to Grow

  New-look Nigeria will get their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign under way when they meet Burkina Faso at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Monday night. Read more »

January 17

• Africa: Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory

  The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top... Read more »

October 24, 2012

• Africa: Tricky Draws for Soccer's Africa Cup of Nations

  Hosts South Africa have been handed a tricky draw in the group stages of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be played from January 19 to February 10, while Ghana's Black Stars face... Read more »

January 31, 2012

• Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks Rewrite Soccer History

  History was certainly against Sudan when they set out on this journey to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Read more »

January 30, 2012

• Sudan/Burkina Faso: Desert Hawks in First Afcon Finals Win in 42 Years

  Sudan clinched their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in their final Group B clash in Bata on Monday. Read more »

January 29, 2012

• Burkina Faso/Sudan: Slim Hopes for Sudan Against Burkinabe

  Sudan would have to end a 42-year winless streak in the African Nations Cup finals in their match against Burkina Faso in Bata on Monday to stand any chance of qualifying for the... Read more »

January 27, 2012

• Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Elephants Buckle Down After Coach's Dressing Down

  After being given a dressing down by their coach Francois Zahoui, the stars of Cote d'Ivoire put together a much more convincing performance in Malabo on Thursday to book their... Read more »