Mohamed Konate's opening goal for Burkina Faso was cancelled out by a first Bounedjah equaliser, but a Bertrand Traore penalty put the Stallions back in front to the delight of their many supporters in the crowd of over 33,000 in Bouake, Ivory Coast's second city.
In the upcoming round of Group F matches at the Africa Cup of Nations, Zambia is set to face Tanzania at Stade de San Pedro on Sunday afternoon.
Africa Cup of Nations favourites Morocco will look to take a huge step toward the knockout stages of the competition when they take on Congo DR at Stade Laurent Pokou on Sunday afternoon.
Tunisia will enter into their second group match in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they seek a quick response to their opening defeat at the hands of Namibia when they take on Mali at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Saturday.
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has been named to handle crucial Group E encounter between Tunisia and Mali tonight at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium.
In a turn of events that has left football fans on the edge of their seats, the Egyptian national team's captain, Mohamed Salah, has been dealt a blow with a strain in his back muscle.
