Women's AFCON 2026 – Group B: introduction, squad and schedule for Burkina Faso

Introduction, squad and schedule for Burkina Faso at the 2026 Women's AFCON

Africa 19 February 2026 at 17:37

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Women's AFCON 2026 – Group B: introduction, squad and schedule for Burkina Faso

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The battle is set to be fierce for the title at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026).

Morocco will play host to the 14th edition of the flagship women’s competition from March 17 to April 3, 2026.

Burkina Faso overview

The Burkina Faso national team will be making their second appearance in the final stage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026), following their debut in 2022.

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In the 2022 edition, Burkina Faso was eliminated in the group stage after losing to Morocco (0-1) and Senegal (0-1), and drawing with Uganda (2-2).

Burkina Faso squad

These players are expected to be included in the final squad for the 2026 Women’s AFCON:

Goalkeepers: Nina Yadi Dabilgou, Mariam Ouattara, Faoziatou Ouedraogo

Defenders: Charlotte Millogo, Safiatou Sam, Numpoa Madina Traore, Assanatou Nako, Eden Soulier Ouedraogo, Stéphanie Sow, Stéphanie Zida, Diamilatou Zongo, Alima Belem

Midfielders: Mounifatou Helbi, Félicité Kafando, Naomie Adèle Kabre, Élodie Goungounga, Adama Congo, Judicael Ouoba, Gloria Zongo

Forwards: Mouniratou Compaore, Balkissa Sawadogo, Déborah Guira, Rasmata Sawadogo, Faridatou Tarnagda, Leslie Beremwouidgou, Salamata Kouanda