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Africa Cup of Nations: Burkina Faso appeal Pitroipa ban

YoopyaFeb 7, 2013February 8, 20130

Burkina Faso’s hopes of fielding winger Jonathan Pitroipa in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria rest on the referee’s semi-final match report. The

Holders Zambia out of Africa Cup of Nations

YoopyaJan 30, 20130

Defending champions Zambia crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Burkina Faso, who progressed to the quarter-finals. Chipolopolo

Late Burkina Faso goal denies Nigeria

YoopyaJan 22, 20130

Ten-man Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw as Burkina Faso scored with the last kick of their opening Group C match at the Africa

Mali armed groups, govt postpone talks

kiemtarJan 11, 2013January 11, 20130

Ouagadougou – Talks planned for Thursday between the Malian government and two armed groups from the country’s north, Ansar Dine and the MNLA, have been

Polling begins in Burkina Faso’s legislative, municipal elections

kiemtarDec 2, 2012December 2, 20120

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) The 14,699 polling stations set up as part of the combined elections in Burkina Faso, opened Sunday from 6 am to allow about

Burkina Faso appoint Belgian coach Put

YoopyaMar 24, 20120

OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Belgian coach Paul Put has signed a three-year contract to take over as Burkina Faso national team coach, the country’s football federation

Burkina Faso leave out controversial defender

YoopyaDec 30, 2011April 10, 20240

OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Burkina Faso have left out Cameroon-born defender Herve Zengue, who is embroiled in an eligibility row, from a 25-man preliminary squad for next