Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, Founded in 1960

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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 0

Nigeria made Africa Cup of Nations history by beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Johannesburg to claim the nation's third continental crown. Sunday Mba's goal five minutes before half-time was enough to seal victory against the Stallions...

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Pitroipa ban rescinded

Burkina Faso's Jonathan Pitroipa will play in the Africa Cup of Nations final after his ban for receiving two yellow cards was rescinded...

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Burkina Faso appeals Pitroipa red card

Burkina Faso has appealed the sending-off of midfielder Jonathan Pitroipa in the semi-final victory over Ghana. Burkina Faso reached Sunday's final of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a 3-2 penalty shootout win...

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Afcon: Burkina Faso 1 Ghana 1 (3-2 on pens)

Burkina Faso are into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ghana 3-2 on penalties on Wednesday...

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Burkina Faso have nothing to lose, says Put

Burkina Faso coach Paul Put said the pressure is on Ghana, as his side has already exceeded expectations at the Africa Cup of Nations...

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Put backs Burkina Faso to continue dream run

Burkina Faso coach Paul Put was thrilled with his side after their 1-0 extra-time win over Togo in the African Cup of Nations on Sunday...

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Afcon: Burkina Faso 1 Togo 0 (AET)

Jonathan Pitroipa's extra-time goal saw Burkina Faso edge Togo 1-0 on Sunday and book a semi-final with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso 0 Zambia 0

Cup holders Zambia failed to progress to the quarter finals after a 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso in a tense affair on Tuesday night...

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Afcon: Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 1

Alain Traore scored in injury time to earn Burkina Faso a 1-1 draw against Nigeria at Mbombela Stadium on Monday...

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