Ivory Coast clinched all three points with a narrow 1-0 win over Burundi in a tense encounter. The Elephants showed their attacking intent early on and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Sebastien Haller set up Evens Guessand for the opening goal. The forward made no mistake, calmly slotting the ball past the Burundi goalkeeper to give the visitors the lead.

Despite going behind, Burundi responded with determination, pushing forward in search of an equalizer. The home side created a few half-chances but struggled to break down Ivory Coast’s resolute defense.

The second half was an intense battle, with both teams fighting hard. Ivory Coast looked to extend their lead, while Burundi pressed relentlessly, hoping to level the score. However, neither side could find the back of the net, as Ivory Coast held firm to protect their slender advantage.

In the end, The Elephants managed to see out the game and claim an important victory on the road, while Burundi was left frustrated despite their spirited performance.