Burkina Faso vs Mauritania: head to head
10 matches · 1976–2024
Rivalry summary
Burkina Faso and Mauritania have met 10 times since 1976. Burkina Faso lead the head-to-head with 6 wins to Mauritania's 1, and 3 matches ended level.
Goals: Burkina Faso 11, Mauritania 5 (1.60 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 16 January 2024: Burkina Faso 1–0 Mauritania (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Mauritania 2–0 Burkina Faso on 8 September 2018.
7 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Next meeting
Burkina Faso vs Mauritania on Wednesday 11 November 2026 (2027 AFCON qualification). Preview & prediction →
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Burkina Faso 2–0 Mauritania (2 times)
- Burkina Faso at home
- 3W 0D 0L in 3 games
- Mauritania at home
- 1W 1D 1L in 3 games
- Longest Burkina Faso unbeaten run
- 5 matches
- Longest Mauritania unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Competitive matches only
- Burkina Faso 4, Mauritania 1, draws 2
- Goals per game
- 1.60
All 10 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2024 | Burkina Faso | 1–0 | Mauritania | Africa Cup of Nations | Bouaké |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Burkina Faso | 2–1 | Mauritania | International Friendly | Casablanca |
| 30 Dec 2021 | Mauritania | 0–0 | Burkina Faso | International Friendly | Abu Dhabi |
| 22 Mar 2019 | Burkina Faso | 1–0 | Mauritania | AFCON Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 8 Sep 2018 | Mauritania | 2–0 | Burkina Faso | AFCON Qualification | Nouakchott |
| 16 Jun 1996 | Burkina Faso | 2–0 | Mauritania | World Cup Qualification | Ouagadougou |
| 31 May 1996 | Mauritania | 0–0 | Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification | Nouakchott |
| 21 May 1987 | Burkina Faso | 2–1 | Mauritania | International Friendly | Ouagadougou |
| 28 Mar 1976 | Mauritania | 0–2 | Burkina Faso | World Cup Qualification | Nouakchott |
| 13 Mar 1976 | Burkina Faso | 1–1 | Mauritania | World Cup Qualification | Ouagadougou |
By competition
| Competition | P | Burkina Faso | Draw | Mauritania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup Qualification | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| AFCON Qualification | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Burkina Faso wins, draws, Mauritania wins.
By decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Draw | Mauritania |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Burkina Faso and Mauritania?
Burkina Faso have won more meetings: 6 wins to Mauritania's 1, with 3 draws.
How many times have Burkina Faso and Mauritania played each other?
They have played 10 times between 1976 and 2024.
When did Burkina Faso last play Mauritania?
On 16 January 2024: Burkina Faso 1–0 Mauritania (Africa Cup of Nations).