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Nathan Tella and Edmond Tapsoba sidelined for Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are set to face VfL Bochum on Friday without two key players, as Nigerian striker Nathan Tella and Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba have been ruled out due to injuries.

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Mali overcome Burkina Faso to book their spot in last eight of AFCON

Mali are through to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a nail-biting 2-1 win over Burkina Faso on Tuesday in Korhogo.

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Algeria deny Burkina Faso at the death in thrilling AFCON draw

Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah scored a 96th-minute header to deny Burkina Faso victory and keep Algeria's Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive.

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Burkina Faso snatch last-gasp win over Mauritania thanks to Bertrand Traore penalty

Burkina Faso took control of Group D at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations when Bertrand Traore scored a 96th-minute winner to snatch all three points against minnows Mauritania.