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It took a stoppage time penalty by Bertrand Traore to earn Burkina Faso maxi-mum points in their opening match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations fixture yesterday, as the Stallions recorded a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mauritania at Stade Bouake.
Burkina Faso held most of the ball during the first 10 minutes of the match, however, it was Mauritania who produced the first attempt at goal.
In latching onto a loose ball outside the area, Aboubakary Koita’s looping shot was saved easily by Herve Koffi in goal.
The Stallions continued to press on and forced Mauritania back into their own half on numerous occasions
In a dramatic turn of events, Burkina Faso were awarded a penalty during stoppage time after the VAR officials spotted an infringement inside the area.
Stepping up the plate, Traore made no mistake from the spot in giving his side the lead and also, the eventual winner — SuperSport.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter