Burkina Faso produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Equatorial Guinea in stoppage time at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, using their numerical advantage to decisive effect in a thrilling group-stage encounter.
Equatorial Guinea looked on course for a famous result after taking the lead and defending resolutely for much of the match.
Their task became increasingly difficult, however, after a second-half red card reduced them to 10 men, handing Burkina Faso both space and momentum.
The Stallions pressed relentlessly in the closing stages, pinning Equatorial Guinea deep in their own half.
Persistence finally paid off when Burkina Faso equalised late, igniting belief on the bench and in the stands.
Deep into stoppage time, the pressure told again. Burkina Faso struck the decisive goal in dramatic fashion, completing a remarkable turnaround and securing all three points at the death.
The victory gives Burkina Faso a crucial boost in their AFCON 2025 campaign, highlighting their resilience and ability to capitalise when the balance of a match swings in their favour.
For Equatorial Guinea, it was a heartbreaking end to a contest they had battled hard to control.
