Seeking to pick to successive victories for the first time since March 2022, Sierra Leone take on Burkina Faso at the Stade du 26 Mars in Group A of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers today Monday 10 June 2024.
The Stallions, who have lost each of their last four matches since January, will head into the game looking to stop the rot and move into second place in the group standings..
Both teams will be vying for crucial points to improve their standings in Group A.
This match is particularly significant as both teams are level on points, making the outcome crucial for their World Cup aspirations.
Burkina Faso enters this match on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Egypt.
Despite an early setback with two quick goals from Egypt, Lassina Traore managed to pull one back in the 56th minute.
Burkina Faso’s recent form has been less than stellar, with the team losing their last four matches across all competitions.
Their defensive weaknesses have been a significant issue, conceding 10 goals in their last five matches.
Burkina Faso Form (All Competitions): DLLLD
World Cup Qualifying – Africa Form: DWL
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, on the other hand, comes into this game with renewed confidence after a 2-1 victory over Djibouti.
Curtis Davies opened the scoring, and despite Djibouti equalizing, Augustus Kargbo secured the win with a goal early in the second half.
This victory ended Sierra Leone’s seven-match winless streak. Their defence, however, has also been a point of concern, conceding 16 goals in their last seven matches.
Sierra Leone Form (All Competitions): WDLLLW
World Cup Qualifying – Africa Form: DLW
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is expected to rely heavily on the attacking prowess of Lassina Traore.
He will likely be supported by Ousseni Bouda and Dango Ouattara. Gustavo Sangare, Ibrahim Blati Toure, and Sacha Banse are anticipated to form the midfield trio, while Nasser Djiga and Edmond Tapsoba should anchor the defence.
Probable Starting XI: Nikiema; Ouedraogo, Djiga, Tapsoba, Yago; Sangare, Toure, Banse; Bouda, Traore, Ouattara
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone will look to maintain their winning momentum with Curtis Davies in defence.
Mustapha Bundu, Amadou Bakayoko, and Sullay Kaikai are expected to lead the attack, supported by a midfield consisting of Kargbo, Kabia, and Pagal Koroma.
Probable Starting XI: Kamara; Kakay, Samadiya, Davies, A Koroma; Kargbo, Kabia, P Koroma; Bundu, Bakayoko, Kaikai
