AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso Snatch Dramatic Win Over 10-Man Equatorial Guinea
In a match full of late drama, Burkina Faso produced two stoppage-time goals to secure a stunning 2-1 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in Casablanca. The game was an emotional rollercoaster that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Equatorial Guinea had a strong start but were forced to play with a man down after Basilio Ndong was shown a red card in the 50th minute for a reckless challenge. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Equatoguineans defended valiantly, absorbing wave after wave of Burkina Faso pressure.
As the match seemed to be drifting toward a goalless draw, disaster struck for Burkina Faso in the 85th minute when Marvin Anieboh shocked the crowd by putting Equatorial Guinea ahead with a strong header from a corner kick.
It seemed like the underdogs were on the verge of pulling off a monumental upset, but Burkina Faso were not ready to give up.
Then came the drama in the dying moments of the match. In the 94th minute, Georgi Minoungou became the hero for Burkina Faso, scoring a dramatic equalizer to send the game into an emotional frenzy. The stadium erupted, but the drama wasn’t over yet.
Just four minutes later, in the 98th minute, captain Edmund Tapsoba capped off the incredible turnaround by heading home after a poor punch by the Guinean goalkeeper to seal the win for Burkina Faso.
With this victory, Burkina Faso started their AFCON 2025 campaign with a remarkable three points, while Equatorial Guinea were left to rue their missed opportunity. The late goals, combined with Ndong’s red card, made for a truly unforgettable match.
If you weren’t watching, you missed one of the most thrilling moments of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. The drama is only just beginning!