Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso – Key Clash in African World Cup Qualifiers

The Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers promises to be decisive for both teams. Played during the 9th round, this fixture will see both nations fighting to keep their qualification hopes alive.

While Egypt has nearly secured the top spot in Group A, Burkina Faso, with 15 points, is still aiming for a playoff position. To reach the playoffs, they must finish as one of the top four second-placed teams across the nine groups. Winning their final two matches is crucial for the Stallions of Burkina Faso to maintain these ambitions.

Sierra Leone’s Hopes in World Cup Qualifiers

Sierra Leone, currently third in the group with 12 points, still retains a slim chance of reaching the playoff stage. Victory in both remaining games is mandatory, but they will also rely on favorable results in other groups to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Match Date and Venue – Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso

The Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso clash is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with kick-off at 16:00 GMT. The match will be hosted at Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia.

TV Channels Broadcasting Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso Live

Fans can follow the Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso live stream on SportKlub 2 Slovenija as well as the official FIFA+ platform for live coverage.

Head-to-Head Record: Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso

The two teams have met once before, during the first leg of the current qualifiers, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Burkina Faso’s Dango Watara initially gave his team a two-goal lead, only for Amadou Bakayoko to score a late equalizer for Sierra Leone in the 87th minute, ensuring a dramatic finish.

As Sierra Leone faces Burkina Faso in this pivotal qualifier, both teams will be looking to secure crucial points to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive. With a history of closely contested encounters, fans can expect an intense and competitive match.