Sierra Leone fell to a narrow 1–0 defeat against Burkina Faso in a FIFA World Cup qualification match on 10 October, with the visitors' clinical finishing proving decisive in Group A. Burkina Faso, operating in a 4–1–4–1 shape, generated 0.52 xG and converted their limited opportunities with precision, while Sierra Leone's 4–3–3 setup failed to register a shot on target throughout the ninety minutes. The hosts' goalkeeper conceded 1.0 post-shot xG but could not prevent the goal, leaving Sierra Leone without a clear chance of their own. Burkina Faso's defensive discipline and efficiency on the break underscored their superiority in a tightly contested qualifier. This result maintains Burkina Faso's unbeaten record in the group stage.