Central African Republic face Burkina Faso in Africa Cup of Nations Group F clash

match details and competition context

The Africa Cup of Nations Group F fixture between Central African Republic and Burkina Faso is set for Monday, 28 September 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 UTC at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. This Group F encounter is crucial for both sides as they push for qualification from the group stages of the continent's premier football tournament.

standings and stakes in group f

Burkina Faso currently occupy second place in Group F, having played three matches. They have won two games and lost one, accumulating six points with a goal difference of plus two, scoring four and conceding two. This positions them firmly in a promotion spot as the group progresses. The Central African Republic's current standing is not provided, but their recent form suggests they are striving to improve their position.

recent form of central african republic

The Central African Republic have experienced a difficult run in recent matches. Across five games, they have secured just one win and suffered four defeats. Their goal-scoring has been limited, netting four times while conceding fifteen goals, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities. Their latest results include a 1-3 loss to Mauritania away on 24 September, a 0-3 away defeat to Angola on 9 June, and a 3-2 victory over Chad on 12 October. They also endured heavy losses at home, including 0-5 against Ghana and 0-2 to Comoros. This run indicates challenges in both attack and defence as they seek a positive result against Burkina Faso.

recent form of burkina faso

Burkina Faso have shown more resilience in their recent outings. Their last five matches yielded one win, two draws, and two losses. They have scored five goals and conceded nine, averaging one goal scored and 1.8 conceded per game. Their latest match was a 1-1 home draw with Benin on 25 September. Other results include draws away to Belarus (2-2) and losses away to Russia (0-3) and Ivory Coast (0-3), with a 2-0 away win over Sudan providing a positive note. These mixed results suggest Burkina Faso have been competitive but have yet to find consistent form.

head-to-head history

The two teams met once before, on 6 August 2025, with Burkina Faso winning 4-2 at home. That high-scoring game featured six goals in total, indicating that matches between these sides can be open and lively affairs. The Central African Republic will be eager to improve on that result as they host Burkina Faso in Casablanca.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head