Burkina Faso edge Central African Republic as A. Camara strikes in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

A. Camara scored in the 60th minute as Burkina Faso secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic in Match Round 2 of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Central African Republic

• Dominique Youfeigane (6.71)
• S. Mbaka (6.33)
• Hugo Gambor (6.85)
• Salomon Sambia (6.57)
• Edwin Quarshie (5.8)
• Badara Diomandé (6.52)
• Venuste Baboula (6.42)
• Goduine Koyalipou (6.3)
• Isaac Solet Bomawoko (6.13)

Burkina Faso

• H. Koffi (6.74)
• I. Kaboré (6.61)
• N. Djiga (6.94)
• E. Tapsoba (7.13)
• K. Kouassi (6.49)
• L. Doucet (7.2)
• O. Bouda (6.67)
• A. Tapsoba (7.13)
• I. Ouédraogo (0)
• A. Zagré (7.58)
• L. Traoré (6.23)

Substitutions:

Central African Republic

• Badara Diomandé (Peter Abraham Sandy Guinari, 76)
• Salomon Sambia (Moustapha Djimet, 81)
• Edwin Quarshie
• S. Mbaka
• Venuste Baboula

Burkina Faso

• A. Tapsoba (A. Camara, 59)
• L. Traoré (M. Kaboré, 65)
• I. Ouédraogo (R. Kouda, 89)
• O. Bouda (P. Kabore, 89)

Ball possession:

The decisive moment came after the interval, with Camara finding the breakthrough to settle a closely contested game. Central African Republic pushed for an equaliser but Burkina Faso’s defence held firm to claim all three points.

Passes:

The result gives Burkina Faso an important win in their campaign to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, while the Central African Republic were left to reflect on a match in which they created opportunities but could not find the finishing touch.

Defense:

Camara provides the decisive moment

The first half ended without a goal, with both teams struggling to turn possession and attacking movement into clear-cut chances.

Face-to-face:

Burkina Faso eventually broke the deadlock 15 minutes into the second half. A. Camara scored in the 60th minute to put his side 1-0 ahead, giving the Stallions a lead they would not surrender.

Fouls:

• Yellow cards:
• Edwin Quarshie (Central African Republic) at 28 minute
• S. Mbaka (Central African Republic) at 33 minute
• K. Kouassi (Burkina Faso) at 42 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• Central African Republic – LL
• Burkina Faso – WD

Top 5 Africa Cup of Nations – Qualification scorers:

1. A. Hadj-Moussa (1, Algeria)
2. A. Tosin (1, Benin)
3. B. Njie (1, Somalia)
4. D. Sosah (1, Lesotho)
5. A. Camara (1, Burkina Faso)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• Central African Republic will play with Benin. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.
• Burkina Faso will play with Mauritania. November 11 at 17:00 (GMT), on None.