Match report

Burkina Faso Defeats Sudan 2-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Sudan
Sudan
0–2
FT
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Dec 31, 2025

Burkina Faso stunned Sudan with a 2-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, with L. Traore and A. Kouassi scoring the goals. Sudan struggled to find an equalizer despite multiple substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • L. Traore scored the first goal for Burkina Faso at minute 16, assisted by S. Aziz Ki.
  • • A. Kouassi netted the second goal for Burkina Faso at minute 85, assisted by D. Ouattara.
  • • Burkina Faso had two yellow cards, one for C. Badolo at minute 35 and another for M. Zougrana at minute 88.
  • • Sudan made three substitutions: Y. Mozamil (60'), M. Hakeem (81'), A. G. Nooh (81'), and Salaheldin Adil (90').

Lineups

Sudan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Abooja (G)
  • 18 A. Zaid
  • 24 M. Hakeem
  • 4 A. Abaker (D)
  • 17 M. Mohamedein (D)
  • 15 S. Alhassan (M)
  • 7 Y. Awad (M)
  • 9 Y. Mozamil (M)
  • 26 A. Abdallah
  • 22 A. G. Nooh (M)
  • 11 J. Mano

Substitutes

  • 1 Ali Aboeshren
  • 2 M. Abuaagla
  • 3 M. Saeed Ahmed
  • 5 W. Khidir
  • 6 M. Karshom
  • 8 A. Omer
  • 10 M. Abdelrahman
  • 12 B. Khamis
  • 13 A. Taifour
  • 14 M. Eisa
  • 19 A. Tabanja
  • 21 M. Elneel
  • 23 H. Musa
  • 25 S. Barglan
  • 27 M. Tia Asad

Burkina Faso

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 H. Koffi (G)
  • 8 C. Badolo (D)
  • 14 I. Dayo (D)
  • 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
  • 26 A. Kouassi (D)
  • 24 S. Simpore (M)
  • 22 I. Toure (M)
  • 21 C. Irie (M)
  • 17 S. Aziz Ki (M)
  • 19 G. Minoungou (M)
  • 2 L. Traore (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Ouedraogo
  • 3 A. Ayinde
  • 4 A. Nagalo
  • 5 N. Djiga
  • 6 M. Zougrana
  • 7 D. Ouattara
  • 9 I. Kabore
  • 10 B. Traore
  • 11 O. Bouda
  • 18 I. Ouedraogo
  • 23 K. Nikiema
  • 25 S. Yago
  • 27 P. Kabore

Timeline

  1. Burkina Faso
    16' Burkina Faso Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Traore · Assist: S. Aziz Ki
  2. Burkina Faso
    35' Burkina Faso Card · Yellow Card
    C. Badolo

    Foul

  3. Burkina Faso
    46' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Hervé Koffi · On: Kilian Nikièma
  4. Burkina Faso
    59' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Dayo · On: A. Nagalo
  5. Burkina Faso
    59' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Irie · On: D. Ouattara
  6. Sudan
    60' Sudan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Mozamil · On: M. Tia Asad
  7. Burkina Faso
    74' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Aziz Ki · On: M. Zougrana
  8. Burkina Faso
    74' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Traore · On: P. Kabore
  9. Sudan
    81' Sudan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hakeem · On: M. Karshom
  10. Sudan
    81' Sudan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. G. Nooh · On: H. Musa
  11. Burkina Faso
    85' Burkina Faso Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kouassi · Assist: D. Ouattara
  12. Burkina Faso
    88' Burkina Faso Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zougrana

    Foul

  13. Sudan
    90' Sudan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Salaheldin Adil · On: M. Abuaagla

Match Stats

Stat Sudan Burkina Faso
Fouls 3 12
Pass Accuracy 70% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 298 494
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 1 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 210 414
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Traore's goal at minute 16 set the tone for Burkina Faso, giving them an early lead.
  • ▸ A. Kouassi's goal at minute 85 solidified Burkina Faso's dominance, closing off any comeback hopes for Sudan.