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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Burkina Faso/Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Advance to Knock Out Stages

Cote d'Ivoire sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group C encounter in Malabo on Thursday. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Warrior Coach Tells Elephants to Win At All Costs

Winning ugly is the new maxim of the Cote d'Ivoire coach Francois Zahoui, who has told his players he does not care how they beat Burkina Faso in Malabo on Thursday as long as they… Read more »

Angola/Burkina Faso: Antelopes Accused of 'Anti-Football'

Accusations of gamesmanship and just how tolerant referees can be towards a litany of late injuries in the game is now under stark spotlight at the African Nations Cup after… Read more »

Angola/Burkina Faso: Marginally Better Southern Africans Beat Burkinabe

Angola defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night. Read more »

Angola/Burkina Faso: Antelopes, Stallions in Crucial Face-Off

Angola and Burkina Faso meet in their opening Group B tie at the African Nations Cup knowing the result could well determine the destiny of the rest of their tournament. Read more »

Libya: Burkina Faso and Niger Back Gaddafi's Victims

There is good news in the world of international justice: Burkina Faso and Niger have said unequivocally that they will not give safe haven to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi… Read more »

West Africa: Meningitis Vaccine Could Save 140,000 Lives

There has been a dramatic drop in the number of cases of meningitis A in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso following the vaccination of nearly 20 million people against the disease,… Read more »

Burkina Faso: President 'Flees' Guard Mutiny

Gunfire was reported in the Burkino Faso capital of Ouagadougou late last night, apparently from military personnel stationed close to the presidential palace. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Compaoré Wins Overwhelming Election Victory

As expected, Blaise Compaoré, the incumbent president of Burkina Faso who has been in power since 1987, has been declared winner of the presidential election in the first… Read more »

Ghana/Burkina Faso: Youthful Black Stars Overcome Injury to Reach Quarterfinals

Ghana have faced all sorts of demons at the Africa Nations Cup yet have made it through to the quarterfinals at the tournament. Read more »

Guinea: Parties Agree on Unity Govt, Elections

The African Union has welcomed the signing of an agreement setting up a unity government in Guinea, to be followed by elections within six months. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Elephants Held to Surprise Draw in Hot, Steamy Cabinda

The surprises continued at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday after Côte d'Ivoire were held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso in their Group B encounter in Cabinda. Read more »

Guinea: End of Crisis Is Not Imminent

Since the death of the former Guinean leader Lansana Conté and the accession to power of Moussa Dadis Camara in coup a year ago, the political environment in the country has… Read more »

West Africa: Region to Intervene Militarily in Guinea?

The international community appears to be laying the ground for a West African military intervention to prevent Guinea from sliding into war and destabilizing surrounding… Read more »