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Burkina Faso qualify for 2021 African Cup of Nations finals

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Burkina Faso hold Uganda in Kampala to qualify. [Photo: Courtesy]

Burkina Faso drew 0-0 away to Uganda on Wednesday to book their place at next year’s African Cup of Nations finals as they secured a top-two spot in their qualifying group.

Burkina Faso became the sixth country to qualify, joining holders Algeria, Mali, Senegal and Tunisia, who secured their berths last November, and hosts Cameroon.

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