Burkina Faso won 1-0 in a hard-fought match against Mauritania on Friday, November 13, 2026, during the third round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
After a scoreless first half, both teams returned from the locker rooms determined to open the scoring.
The Étalons stepped up the pressure, while Mauritania remained solid on defense, hoping to secure at least one point from the match.
Just as the match seemed to be heading toward a 0-0 draw, Burkina Faso finally managed to break through the opposing defense in stoppage time.
Elohim Kabore scored in the 90th+4 minute, sparking jubilation among the local fans and securing three points for his team.
This last-minute victory is a crucial result for the Étalons in their quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mauritania, for its part, will regret conceding a goal so late in the game after putting up a solid defensive performance.
