Match Highlights: Guinea Bissau 1-2 Burkina Faso – 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Burkina Faso enhanced its chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Guinea Bissau on Monday, March 24.
The Stallions of Burkina Faso showcased determination and resilience, snatching a vital win over Guinea-Bissau in the sixth round at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro.
Shakhtar Donetsk star Lassina Traore emerged as the hero for Burkina Faso after firing a brace to secure maximum points for the visitors.
The important away win has propelled Burkina Faso to the second position in Group A but temporarily after accumulating 11 points after six matches.
Egypt, who top of the standings with 13 points will lock horns with Sierra Leone on Tuesday, March 25.
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