AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Burkina Faso snatch late win over Mauritania

The Stallions secured a hard-fought victory over Mauritania (1-0) on Friday 13 November at the Stade du 4-Août, on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The two sides were locked in an intense battle for much of the match. Despite several attempts from both sides, neither managed to find the back of the net in the first half. After the break, the contest remained just as closely fought, with the two teams cancelling each other out right up until the final minutes.

Just as the match seemed to be heading for a draw, Burkina Faso finally broke the deadlock in stoppage time. Following an assist from Arsène Kouassi, Elohim Kaboré secured the win for the Stallions in the 90th+4 minute, thereby earning his team all three points.

Thanks to this hard-fought, last-gasp victory, Burkina Faso have taken their tally to seven points in Group F. The Stallions thus join Benin at the top of the table, level on points.

The return fixture is scheduled for 17 November in Nouakchott as part of the fourth matchday of qualifiers.