Burkina Faso Beats Burundi 2-0 in AFCON Qualifier

Burkina Faso secured a significant 2-0 victory over Burundi in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Bertrand Traore's late penalty sealing the win after an early goal from Konate. Despite a spirited effort from Burundi, who had previously started their campaign with a victory against Malawi, they couldn't penetrate Burkina Faso's defense. The match took place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, as both teams' home stadiums failed to meet FIFA standards. Burkina Faso now tops Group L with seven points, while Burundi faces an uphill struggle following their defeat, having lost all three encounters against their opponents historically. Head Coach Brama Traore expressed confidence in his team’s attacking prowess and their prospects of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco.