Burkina Faso has officially advanced to the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Sudan 2-0 in their final Group E fixture.
The match, held at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, saw the Burkinabé side deliver a disciplined performance to secure three vital points and second place in the group.
The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Bertrand Traoré finished off a sleek team move to put Burkina Faso ahead. Despite several attempts from Sudan to claw back into the game—including a dangerous effort in the 34th minute that was expertly saved by goalkeeper Hervé Koffi—the Sudanese side struggled to break down a resilient Burkinabé defense.
The victory was sealed in the second half as Burkina Faso managed the game’s tempo with tactical maturity. The win ensures their progression to the Round of 16, while Sudan falls into a desperate position regarding their own qualification hopes. The match was officiated by Alhadi Allaou Mahamat, who maintained control over an intense encounter that saw Sudan fall into despair in the closing stages.
With this result, Burkina Faso joins Africa’s elite in the next round, maintaining their quest for a maiden continental title. Sudan, despite showing flashes of aggression, was unable to find the clarity needed in the final third to overturn the deficit.
