Burkina Faso vs Kenya
head-to-head record
- Burkina Faso wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Kenya wins
- 3
5 meetings, 1997 to 2025Goals: Burkina Faso 7, Kenya 12
Burkina Faso and Kenya have met 5 times since 1997. Kenya have won 3, Burkina Faso 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 4 January 2025, when the match ended 1–1 in the Mapinduzi Cup.
The 5 meetings have produced 19 goals, 3.80 per game. The biggest win is Kenya’s 3–0 at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2004. They went 20 years without meeting, between 2004 and 2025.
Who has won more, Burkina Faso or Kenya?
All matches5 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Burkina Faso 7, Kenya 123.80 per game
- First meeting
- Kenya 4–3 Burkina FasoWorld Cup qualifying, 6 Apr 1997
- Most recent
- Burkina Faso 1–1 KenyaMapinduzi Cup, 4 Jan 2025
- Burkina Faso’s biggest win
- Kenya 0–1 Burkina FasoFriendly, 14 Jun 2000
- Kenya’s biggest win
- Burkina Faso 0–3 KenyaAfrica Cup of Nations, 2 Feb 2004
- Most goals in a meeting
- Kenya 4–3 Burkina FasoWorld Cup qualifying, 6 Apr 1997
- TFN Elo rating now
- Burkina Faso 1642 (73rd), Kenya 1454 (119th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Burkina Faso1Kenya1
Mapinduzi Cup
Gombani, Zanzibar (neutral)
- Burkina Faso0Kenya3
Africa Cup of Nations
Bizerte, Tunisia (neutral)
- Kenya0Burkina Faso1
Friendly
Nairobi, Kenya
- Burkina Faso2Kenya4
World Cup qualifying
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Kenya4Burkina Faso3
World Cup qualifying
Nairobi, Kenya
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Burkina Faso's home games
1 match
001
Burkina FasoDrawsKenya
In Kenya's home games
2 matches
101
Burkina FasoDrawsKenya
At neutral venues
2 matches
011
Burkina FasoDrawsKenya
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Burkina Faso | Draws | Kenya | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5–8 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 |
| Mapinduzi Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 13 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Burkina Faso | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12000 | 21997 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12025 | 22004 to 2025 |
Top scorers in Burkina Faso vs Kenya
- 1Mike Okoth OrigiKenya4
- 2Mamadou ZongoBurkina Faso3
- 3Maurice SungutiKenya2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 5 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Burkina Faso and Kenya played each other?
5 times, starting on 6 April 1997. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Burkina Faso and Kenya?
Kenya, with 3 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Burkina Faso vs Kenya?
Kenya’s 3–0 win at the Africa Cup of Nations on 2 February 2004 in Bizerte.
When did Burkina Faso and Kenya last play?
On 4 January 2025 in Gombani, when the match ended 1–1 in the Mapinduzi Cup.
What is the competitive record between Burkina Faso and Kenya?
In 4 competitive matches, Burkina Faso have 0 wins, Kenya have 3, and 1 ended level.
Every Burkina Faso vs Kenya result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 1–1 | Kenya | Mapinduzi Cup | Gombani, Zanzibar (neutral) | |
| Burkina Faso | 0–3 | Kenya | Africa Cup of Nations | Bizerte, Tunisia (neutral) | |
| Kenya | 0–1 | Burkina Faso | Friendly | Nairobi, Kenya | |
| Burkina Faso | 2–4 | Kenya | World Cup qualifying | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | |
| Kenya | 4–3 | Burkina Faso | World Cup qualifying | Nairobi, Kenya |
Recent form
Burkina Faso
- Lat ArgentinaFriendly0–7Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Wv Central African RepublicAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–0Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Dv BeninAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying1–1Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Dat BelarusFriendly2–2Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Lat RussiaFriendly0–3Fri 5 Jun 2026
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.