Burkina Faso name squad for October World Cup Qualifiers
Burkina Faso coach Brama Traoré named his squad for the Stallions’ final two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Africa.
The Stallions will play Sierra Leone before facing Ethiopia. Traoré kept most of his previous squad intact, showing trust in the group’s chemistry and balance.
Irié Cyriaque, who has struggled with illness since last winter, will miss the games. Midfielder Ismahila Ouédraogo returns to the national team setup.
The Stallions aim to strengthen their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup, and Traoré expects his players to deliver strong performances in both decisive matches.
Squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Matchdays 9 and 10):
Goalkeepers
- Kouakou Hervé Koffi
- Kylian Baasba Nikiema
- Ladji Brahima Sanou
Defenders
- Issa Kaboré
- Steeve Yago
- Edmond Fayçal Tapsoba
- Adama Nagalo
- Issouf Dayo
- Yacouba Nasser Djiga
- Rachid Ayindé
- Mohamed Ouédraogo
Midfielders
- Saidou Simporé
- Mohamed Zoungrana
- Cédric Badolo
- Josué Tiendrébéogo
- Ibrahim Blati Touré
- Abdoul Razack Yoda
- Ismahila Ouédraogo
- Stéphane Ky
Attackers
- Bertrand Isidore Traoré
- Dango Aboubacar Ouattara
- Mohamed Konaté
- Pierre Landry Kaboré
- Ousséni Bouda
- Georgi Minoungou
Burkina Faso enter these final qualifiers knowing victories are essential to their World Cup ambitions.
The squad mixes experience with fresh energy, and Traoré believes this balance can push the team closer to qualification.
The Stallions want to build momentum against Sierra Leone and Ethiopia, and the return of key players boosts their confidence ahead of these crucial fixtures.
