Burkina Faso/Equatorial Guinea: Stallions Clash with Hosts Amid Reported Tension in Camp

All may not be well in the Burkina Faso camp ahead of tonight's crunch African Nations Cup Group A clash with hosts Equatorial Guinea after reports of a brawl on the team bus… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Equatorial Guinea: High Stakes for Hosts, Stallions in Second Afcon Match

Burkina Faso know they need to bounce back with a win against hosts Equatorial Guinea in Bata on Wednesday to keep their quarter-final hopes alive at the African Nations Cup after… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Gabon: Goalkeeper Shines as Gabon Stun Burkina Faso

Goalkeeper Didier Ovono proved the hero as Gabon got their Group A campaign at the African Nations Cup off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Estadio de… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Gabon: Burkinabe in the Running for Afcon Finalists

Burkina Faso will hope to repeat their remarkable run to the final of the 2013 African Nations Cup when they begin their latest campaign against Gabon at the Estadio de Bata on… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Interim Govt Suspends Former Ruling Party

Burkina Faso's interim government has announced the suspension of the country's former ruling party, according to Reuters. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Interim Leader Rejects AU Deadline

The interim leader of Burkina Faso, Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida, has dismissed the African Union's two-week deadline to hand power to civilians. Read more »

Burkina Faso: I Won't Resign - Compaore

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore refused to resign in the face of violent protests against his 30-year rule, saying instead he will lead a transitional government after… Read more »

Africa: Test of African Democracy - Burkina and Beyond

On Thursday the former soldier who seized power in Burkina Faso 27 years ago agreed to negotiate with opponents. The announcement was a response to massive popular demonstrations… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Protesters Demand Stop to Constitutional Change

In Ouagadougou, nearly one million people have taken to the streets on Tuesday, organizers of the rally have said. The march itself was peaceful. But clashes had erupted between… Read more »

Africa: Africa Set for Final World Cup Knockout Games

Africans will know in the next five days who will represent them at the 2014 World Cup. Read more »

Burkina Faso: President Compaoré Survives Assassination Attempt

A renegade soldier has made an attempt on the life of Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaoré, reports Fasozine. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »