Match report
Burkina Faso Defeats Equatorial Guinea 2–1 in Africa Cup of Nations
Burkina Faso
2–1
FT
Equatorial Guinea
Dec 24, 2025
Burkina Faso staved off a resilient Equatorial Guinea side to secure a 2–1 victory in a closely contested Africa Cup of Nations match. Equatorial Guinea's early setback due to a red card didn't deter them from leveling the score. However, Burkina Faso's Edmond Tapsoba sealed the win in the final minutes of play.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Burkina Faso 2–1 Equatorial Guinea
- • Basil Nchama of Equatorial Guinea received a red card after a VAR review
- • Edmond Tapsoba scored the winning goal for Burkina Faso in the 90th minute
- • Equatorial Guinea's M. Anieboh equalized in the 85th minute
Lineups
Burkina Faso
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 16 H. Koffi (G)
- 25 S. Yago (D)
- 14 I. Dayo (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 26 A. Kouassi (D)
- 20 G. Sangare (M)
- 18 I. Ouedraogo (M)
- 22 I. Toure (M)
- 10 B. Traore (F)
- 27 P. Kabore (F)
- 7 D. Ouattara (F)
Substitutes
- 23 K. Nikiema
- 1 F. Ouedraogo
- 3 A. Ayinde
- 5 N. Djiga
- 9 I. Kabore
- 4 A. Nagalo
- 17 S. Aziz Ki
- 8 C. Badolo
- 24 S. Simpore
- 6 M. Zougrana
- 11 O. Bouda
- 21 C. Irie
- 19 G. Minoungou
- 2 L. Traore
Equatorial Guinea
Starting XI
- 1 J. Owono (G)
- 15 C. Akapo (D)
- 21 E. Orozco (D)
- 16 S. Coco (D)
- 11 B. Ndong (D)
- 6 I. Salvador (M)
- 5 O. Mascarell (M)
- 22 P. Ganet (M)
- 19 L. Asue (M)
- 24 L. Zuniga (F)
- 7 J. Machin (F)
Substitutes
- 27 G. Akogo
- 3 M. Anieboh
- 4 A. Balboa
- 8 J. Buyla
- 13 A. Embela
- 20 S. Eneme
- 9 D. Hanza
- 28 A. Masogo
- 14 P. Obiang
- 12 C. Ondo
- 10 E. Nsue
- 26 J. Nabil
- 23 M. Sapunga
- 2 N. Senra
- 25 J. Mum
Timeline
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32' Burkina Faso Card · Yellow CardIsmahila Ouédraogo
Foul
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49' Equatorial Guinea Var · Card upgradeBasil Nchama
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50' Equatorial Guinea Card · Red CardBasil Nchama
Foul
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53' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Asue · On: Charles Ondo
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67' Equatorial Guinea Card · Yellow CardIban Salvador
Time wasting
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67' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 2Off: José Machín · On: Jannick Buyla
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68' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 3Off: Iban Salvador · On: S. Eneme
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70' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Sangare · On: S. Aziz Ki
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70' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 2Off: Ismahila Ouédraogo · On: S. Simpore
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70' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Kabore · On: L. Traore
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73' Burkina Faso Var · Goal cancelledL. Traore
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79' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 4Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: G. Minoungou
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82' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Ganet · On: M. Anieboh
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82' Equatorial Guinea subst · Substitution 5Off: Loren Zúñiga · On: Dorian Hanza
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85' Equatorial Guinea Goal · Normal GoalM. Anieboh · Assist: Carlos Akapo
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89' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 5Off: Steeve Yago · On: C. Irie
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90' Burkina Faso Goal · Normal GoalEdmond Tapsoba
Match Stats
| Stat | Burkina Faso | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 5 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 481 | 241 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 412 | 174 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Equatorial Guinea's Basil Nchama was sent off in the 50th minute, drastically changing the game's momentum in favor of Burkina Faso
- ▸ Equatorial Guinea's late equalizer by M. Anieboh in the 85th minute put pressure on Burkina Faso, but Edmond Tapsoba's goal in the 90th minute secured the victory