Burkina Faso vs Guinea-Bissau, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Burkina Faso are hosting Guinea-Bissau
at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco, 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.
- 20': Goal! Burkina Faso 0, Guinea-Bissau 1. Manuel Baldé (Guinea-Bissau) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Alfa Semedo.
- 44': Janio Bikel (Guinea-Bissau) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Steeve Yago replaces Issa Kaboré.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Burkina Faso 0, Guinea-Bissau 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Burkina Faso 0, Guinea-Bissau 1.
- 61': Goal! Burkina Faso 1, Guinea-Bissau 1. Bertrand Traoré (Burkina Faso) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 68': Ismahila Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Marciano Sanca replaces Manuel Baldé.
- 69': Alfa Semedo (Guinea-Bissau) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Stéphane Ki replaces Gustavo Sangaré.
- 83': Substitution, Burkina Faso. Hassane Bandé replaces Bertrand Traoré.
- 83': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Famana Quizera replaces Franculino Djú.
- 83': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Moreto Cassamá replaces Dálcio.
- 85': Issoufou Dayo (Burkina Faso) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Substitution, Guinea-Bissau. Mauro Rodrigues replaces Janio Bikel.
- 90'+1': Sori Mané (Guinea-Bissau) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Burkina Faso 1, Guinea-Bissau 1.
- 0': Match ends, Burkina Faso 1, Guinea-Bissau 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade de Marrakech
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Attendance: 405
Venue: Stade de Marrakech
Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Attendance: 405
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 4 | +9 | 10 |
| 2 | Guinea-Bissau | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Burkina Faso | 4 | +2 | 5 |
| 4 | Sierra Leone | 4 | -1 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Burkina Faso (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Hervé Koffi (GK) |
| 14 | Issoufou Dayo  |
| 4 | Adamo Nagalo |
| 3 | Abdoul Guiebre |
| 9 | Issa Kaboré |
| 18 | Ismahila Ouédraogo |
| 22 | Blati Touré |
| 20 | Gustavo Sangaré |
| 13 | Mohamed Konaté |
| 7 | Dango Ouattara |
| 10 | Bertrand Traoré |
Guinea-Bissau (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Ouparine Djoco (GK) |
| 22 | Opa Sanganté |
| 4 | Marcelo Djaló |
| 20 | Sori Mané |
| 21 | Nanu |
| 15 | Jefferson Encada |
| 19 | Janio Bikel |
| 8 | Alfa Semedo |
| 17 | Manuel Balde |
| 7 | Dálcio |
| 3 | Franculino Djú |
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