World Cup qualifying: Cape Verde stun Tunisia to move into final round
The 10 teams to reach the final qualification stage in the CAF region have been confirmed, with Nigeria also progressing while South Africa and Morocco miss out
View ArticleThe train from Africa to Brazil 2014: Meet the 10 finalists
It was a busy weekend in Africa as teams battle for tickets in the knock-out stage for the 2014 World Cup. Eventually, 10 sides sailed through and here’s how they did it
View ArticleCote d'Ivoire face Senegal for World Cup place
The final round of African qualification for the 2014 World Cup sees Nigeria face Ethiopia and Egypt clash with Ghana for a place in the tournament
View ArticleBurkina Faso-Algeria Preview: Afcon finalists aim to make World Cup debut
The hosts were a surprise package in this year's Africa Cup of Nations and face the favoured Fennec Foxes in the first play-off leg on Saturday
View ArticleTen things you don’t know about Burkina Faso
The West African minnows stand on the brink of their first-ever World Cup and Goal picks out some fun facts about the nation and its football team
View ArticleBurkina Faso 3-2 Algeria: Bance clinches late winner
The game looked to be heading for a draw before the Fortuna Dusseldorf striker slotted home an 86th minute spot-kick
View ArticleBurkina Faso to host Ethiopia friendly
The Stallions will face the Walias as preparation ahead of their World Cup playoff return matches set for mid November
View Article'From oblivion to Stamford Bridge' - Meet new Chelsea signing Bertrand Traore
The 18-year-old penned a four-and-a-half year deal on Thursday, bringing to a close a two-year transfer saga following multiple trials - but the midfielder never gave up hope
View ArticleAlgeria-Burkina Faso Preview: Traore returns as visitors bid for first ever...
A late penalty ensured Paul Put's side travel to the second leg with a slender advantage but the Africa Cup of Nations finalists know they face a battle to reach the World Cup
View ArticleAlgeria – Burkina Faso Betting Preview: The North Africans look good to...
Les Fennecs' two away goals serve as a catalyst that could propel them to the biggest event on the football calendar next year
View ArticleAlgeria 1-0 (3-3) Burkina Faso: Bougherra sends Fennecs to World Cup
The defender scored the only goal of the game to ensure his side emerged victorious from their play-off and booked their place at World Cup 2014
View ArticleGrinning Ribery, merry Modric and chest-pumping Ronaldo - Tuesday's World Cup...
It was a night of high drama and emotion as France and Portugal joined Croatia and Greece as the last of the European qualifiers for Brazil 2014
View ArticleBurkina Faso appeal Fifa decision to oust Algeria
Officials from the West African nation say they are not satisfied with the decision from the world’s football governing body, Fifa when they crashed out of qualification
View Article'From oblivion to Stamford Bridge' - Meet new Chelsea signing Bertrand Traore
The 18-year-old completed a switch to the Blues on Wednesday, bringing to a close a two-year transfer saga following multiple trials - but the midfielder never gave up hope
View ArticleBurkina Faso 1-1 Morocco: Stallions, Atlas share spoils to keep chances alive
Burkina Faso and Morocco settled for a 1-1 draw in Cape Town on Thursday in a Group B second match at the ongoing Chan 2014
View ArticleBurkina Faso 0-1 Zimbabwe: Warriors humble the Stallions to reach Chan...
A brilliant Zimbabwe side overcame Burkina Faso 1-0 in a Group B final match day to progress to the knockout stage of Chan 2014
View ArticleI want to play for Ghana – Declares Guimaraes striker Adamah Plange
The Ghana-born striker who switched nationality to Burkina Faso barely two years ago has rescinded his decision and tells Goal exclusively that he wants to represent Ghana
View ArticleNigeria to face South Africa in Cup of Nations qualifying
The holders will meet the 2013 hosts in Group A of the preliminary round, while Cote d'Ivoire will face Cameroon and Egypt are pitted against Senegal
View ArticleEgypt fail to reach Africa Cup of Nations finals
A 2-1 defeat to Tunisia dashed the hopes of the tournament's most successful side while Mali booked their place
View ArticleWhen is the Afcon 2015 draw?
The draw for the final phase of the 30th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea 2015 will be held today in Malabo
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