AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Burkina Faso snatch late victory over Mauritania in Group F

Burkina Faso strengthened their push for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their Group F encounter on Friday.

The Stallions hosted the Mourabitounes at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, with both sides eager to collect valuable points in the qualifying campaign.

Burkina Faso dominated proceedings for much of the contest, enjoying 66 per cent possession and registering eight shots, compared to Mauritania’s four.

However, the hosts struggled to turn their superiority into goals as Mauritania remained organised defensively and resisted their attacking pressure.

Both teams made several changes in the second half in search of a breakthrough, but the encounter appeared destined to end goalless.

Burkina Faso eventually found the decisive moment in stoppage time when substitute Elohim Kaboré scored in the 90th minute plus four to secure all three points for the hosts.

The victory takes Burkina Faso to seven points from three matches, keeping them firmly in the Group F qualification race, while Mauritania remain on three points.

The two sides will meet again in Nouakchott on November 17.