Leone Stars vs Burkina Faso: Sierra Leone’s Chances of Qualifying Ahead of Today’s Match

Sierra Leone’s national football team, the Leone Stars, will face Burkina Faso today, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex in Monrovia, Liberia. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

The encounter is a must-win for Sierra Leone, who currently sit third in Group A with 12 points and a +2 goal difference after eight matches. A victory today would revive the Leone Stars’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, narrowing the gap with second-placed Burkina Faso, who are on 15 points with a +12 goal difference.

Group leaders Egypt remain

in a commanding position with 20 points from eight games, while Guinea-Bissau follow with 10 points, Ethiopia with six, and Djibouti with one. Each team has two matches left to play—home and away fixtures that will determine the final standings

For Sierra Leone, the qualification equation is straightforward but challenging: they must win both remaining matches today’s home fixture against Burkina Faso and the away game against Djibouti on October 12 to finish with 18 points.

If Burkina Faso lose to Sierra Leone but win their last match at home against Ethiopia, both teams would end level on 18 points, meaning head-to-head results would decide who advances.

The Leone Stars enter this fixture knowing that a strong performance today is vital to keeping their World Cup dreams alive. The players are expected to approach the game with high intensity, backed by passionate support from Sierra Leonean fans in Monrovia and beyond.

All eyes will be on the SKD Sports Complex this evening as Sierra Leone fight to keep their qualification hopes burning bright.