Sierra Leone eye historic back-to-back wins as they face Burkina Faso in World Cup qualifier

Sierra Leone will look to build on their momentum in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they clash with Burkina Faso on Tuesday, October 8, in Monrovia, Liberia.

The Leone Stars are chasing back-to-back victories for the first time in the campaign as they aim to keep their qualification hopes alive in Group A.

Burkina Faso, runners-up at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, come into the fixture with 15 points, sitting second in the standings.

They are three points ahead of Sierra Leone, having held group leaders to a goalless draw in their previous outing.

A win in Liberia would further strengthen their bid to reach the World Cup, but Sierra Leone remain determined to upset the odds.

Coach Mohamed Kallon’s men are buoyed by their recent breakthrough against Ethiopia.

The 2-1 victory at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia marked the Leone Stars’ first-ever win over the Walias, and their third triumph of the qualifying campaign.

That result has lifted belief in the squad and sharpened focus ahead of their two remaining matches—against Burkina Faso and later Djibouti.

Kallon has retained faith in the core of his side.

Creative spark will come from Alhassan Koroma, Saidu Fofanah, Mohamed Kabia, and Abu Dumbuya, whose energy and passing range are key to Sierra Leone’s attacking play.

At the back, a disciplined defensive quartet of Abdulai Juma Bah, Emmanuel Samadia, Nathaniel Jalloh, and Alpha Turay will be tasked with containing Burkina Faso’s forward line.

Despite the absence of Mustapha Bundu, who has been sidelined by injury, Sierra Leone’s frontline remains potent.

Veteran striker Kei Kamara, alongside Buya Turay and Augustus Kargbo, will lead the attack with the responsibility of delivering crucial goals.

With qualification hopes hanging in the balance, Tuesday’s encounter in Liberia promises to be a defining test for Sierra Leone’s World Cup dream.