Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Sierra Leone are hosting Burkina Faso
at Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Monrovia, Liberia, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 19': Augustus Kargbo (Sierra Leone) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Abdoul Ayindé (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Goal! Sierra Leone 0, Burkina Faso 1. Mohamed Zougrana (Burkina Faso) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bertrand Traoré.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Sierra Leone 0, Burkina Faso 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Sierra Leone 0, Burkina Faso 1.
- 58': Issoufou Dayo (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Samuel Gandi replaces Kei Kamara.
- 69': Substitution, Sierra Leone. John Sesay replaces Sallieu Tarawallie.
- 69': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Alhassan Koroma replaces Abu Dumbuya.
- 73': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Mohamed Ouédraogo replaces Mohamed Zougrana.
- 74': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Josué Tiendrébéogo replaces Abdoul Ayindé.
- 81': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Georgi Minoungou replaces Dango Ouattara.
- 82': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Pierre Landry Kabore replaces Bertrand Traoré.
- 82': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Saïdou Simporé replaces Ismahila Ouédraogo.
- 84': Issa Kaboré (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Turay replaces Nathaniel Jalloh.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sierra Leone 0, Burkina Faso 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sierra Leone 0, Burkina Faso 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Attendance: 406
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Attendance: 406
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | +15 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | -2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Sierra Leone (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alhaji Sesay (GK) |
| 5 | Alpha Turay |
| 21 | Juma Bah |
| 18 | Sallieu Tarawallie |
| 12 | Nathaniel Jalloh |
| 6 | Saidu Fofanah |
| 4 | Abu Diaby Dumbuya |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 10 | Kei Kamara |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo  |
| 17 | Momoh Kamara |
Burkina Faso (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Kilian Nikiema (GK) |
| 14 | Issoufou Dayo |
| 12 | Edmond Tapsoba |
| 18 | Ismahila Ouédraogo |
| 2 | Abdul Ayinde |
| 9 | Issa Kaboré |
| 6 | Mohamed Zougrana |
| 22 | Blati Touré |
| 13 | Mohamed Konaté |
| 7 | Dango Ouattara |
| 10 | Bertrand Traoré |
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