Everything you need to know about the clash between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia
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After losing all hope of directly qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Burkina Faso is now fighting for a place in the qualifying play-off for the tournament.
Brama Traoré’s men currently occupy fourth place among the best runners-up with 18 points and a better goal difference (+13) than Cameroon (+12) and Uganda (+6).
The objective is twofold for Burkina Faso: not only must they defeat Ethiopia, but they must also score as many goals as possible to increase their chances of clinching one of the four play-off places.
It is a manageable task against an Ethiopian team already eliminated and fifth in Group A with 9 points (2 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses).
Date and time of Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia
Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia will be played this Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 19:00 GMT at the 4 de Agosto Stadium in Ouagadougou.
Channels that broadcast Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia
The clash between the Stallions and the Walias will be broadcast live on RTB, FIFA+ and Eurosport.
History of direct confrontations between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia
Burkina Faso has beaten Ethiopia twice in the past: in the 2013 AFCON, with a resounding 4-0 win, and in the first leg of these qualifiers (0-3). The two teams also met in the AFCON 2022 finals, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.