AFCON 2015 Qualifiers – Pitroipa Sends Burkina Faso to the Top
Burkina Faso edged past Lesotho 1–0 this Saturday in Maseru in a Group C clash of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Stallions secured three vital points thanks to an early goal from Jonathan Pitroipa, asserting their place at the top of the group — at least temporarily.
Match Summary: Lesotho 0–1 Burkina Faso
⚽ Goal:
Jonathan Pitroipa (3’)
🏟️ Venue: Setsoto Stadium, Maseru
⏱️ Key Moment: Pitroipa’s goal in the third minute proved decisive in a match where Burkina Faso managed the tempo and protected their early lead.
Group C Standings (Provisional, After Burkina Faso’s Win)
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 10 |
| Gabon* | 8* |
| Angola* | 5* |
| Lesotho | 2 |
*Gabon vs. Angola result pending
Burkina Faso on Track
This victory puts the 2013 AFCON runners-up on course for qualification once again.
Pitroipa, now with Al-Jazira (UAE) and formerly of Stade Rennais, continues to play a key role for his national side.
The team’s form reflects their growing maturity and determination to return to the continental elite.
Next Steps
Burkina Faso will watch closely as Gabon faces Angola — a result that could shift the balance at the top of Group C.
With one round left, qualification is within reach for the Stallions, who are poised to seal their ticket to Equatorial Guinea for the final phase of AFCON 2015.
Burkina Faso, under the leadership of coach Paul Put, are proving they are more than just 2013 finalists. They are now firm contenders aiming for redemption — and possibly glory — in 2015.
