The Burkina Faso and Niger national football teams share a competitive history in international football. This article delves into their past encounters, team performances, and what to expect in their upcoming matches.
Head-to-Head Record
You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Burkina Faso and Niger have fared against each other in the past. The current head to head record for the teams are Burkina Faso 3 win(s), Niger 0 win(s), and 1 draw(s).
Understanding the historical context of these matches provides insight into the teams' strategies and dynamics.
Upcoming Match: Friendlies
Burkina Faso faces Niger at on Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 11:00 UTC. This match is part of the Friendlies. On FotMob, you can follow the Burkina Faso vs Niger live score with a full set of match features.
These features include:
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- Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.
- Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.
- Predicted lineups and formations are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be as soon as it is announced, usually an hour ahead of the match.
- Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.
- Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Burkina Faso and Niger have performed against each other.
- TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.
- Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.
- Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.
- Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.
All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Burkina Faso vs Niger, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.
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Team Form and Performance
Burkina Faso did not win any of their last five matches in Friendly International and they registered only 0 win in the last 10 away games. Nigeria never lost to Burkina Faso in their past five meetings.
Analyzing recent form helps in predicting potential outcomes and understanding team morale.
Burkina Faso National Football Team: Background
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The Burkina Faso national football team (French: Équipe de football du Burkina Faso) represents Burkina Faso in men's international football and is controlled by the Burkinabé Football Federation. They were known as the Upper Volta national football team until 1984, when Upper Volta became Burkina Faso.
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The country made their first appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1978, but it was not until 1996 that they returned to the biennial tournament. Burkina Faso played in Group B of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Ghana and Ivory Coast in a three-team group due to Togo's withdrawal.
Burkina Faso first entered the World Cup in the 1978 qualifying tournament, beating Mauritania in the preliminary round before losing 1-3 against Ivory Coast. They next entered World Cup qualifying in 1990, losing in the first round to Libya 2-3. Burkina Faso withdrew from the 1994 competition but returned in 1998, beating Mauritania again to make it to the final qualifying group stage, however they failed to obtain a single point, finishing bottom of their group.
The team had a strong showing in the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign, reaching the final round of qualifying where it faced Algeria. It won 3-2 in Ouagadougou, but lost 1-0 in Blida. The team is nicknamed Les Etalons, which means "The Stallions".
Key Moments in Tournaments
- Finished fourth in the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, when they hosted the tournament.
- Reached the final round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.
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