Banyana Banyana squeeze through but assistant Thinasonke Mbuli insists they must learn from countries such as Malawi The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will welcome two new participants next March after Malawi and Cape Verde qualified for the first time. For Cape Verde, the island archipelago with a population of just over half a million people, it’s a double celebration after their men’s team qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The women’s team was only founded in 2018 and in seven years have enjoyed a rapid rise. As far as records show, no other team has progressed as quickly from formation to major tournament. They will play in a field that includes hosts Morocco, 10-time champions Nigeria, Kenya and Burkina Faso, who have both qualified for just the second time in their history, and six other teams who were involved at the 2024 edition: Zambia, Tanzania, Algeria, Senegal, Ghana and 2022 champions South Africa, who required a 91st-minute winner against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to confirm their spot. Continue reading...

The Jambos hitman hit a treble for Burkina Faso in a 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Ethiopia but has barely featured since signing

Burkina Faso narrowly missed out on qualification after a four-star Nigeria performance

Burkina Faso will welcome Ethiopia to Stade du 4 Août in the FIFA World Cup qualification campaign on Sunday.

Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Sierra Leone and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Egypt forward injured knee in World Cup qualifier Injured Rayan Cherki also out for six weeks Omar Marmoush is poised to miss Manchester City’s derby with Manchester United on Sunday, and there are fears that a knee injury sustained against Burkina Faso could rule him out for a sustained period. The Egypt forward was forced off in the ninth minute of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in a World Cup qualifier in Ouagadougou. City said: “Initial results on a scan performed in Egypt indicate he will not be available for the Manchester derby on Sunday, and he will now return to Manchester for more assessment and to begin his rehabilitation. Everyone at City wishes Omar a speedy recovery.” Continue reading...

Omar Marmoush was forced off in the ninth minute of Egypt's goalless World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Tuesday after suffering a knee ligament injury

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush suffered a knee ligament injury during Egypt's World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.

Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush suffered a knee ligament injury during Egypt’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.

Manchester City fans have cause for concern after Omar Marmoush was substituted in pain while playing for Egypt. The forward was taken down while playing against Burkina Faso in World Cup Qualifyin…

Burkina Faso will welcome Egypt to Stade du 4 Août in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

Burkina Faso take on hapless Djibouti at the Estádio 24 de Setembro in neutral Guinea-Bissau on Friday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Djibouti and Burkina Faso, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.