Marvin Jose Anieboh of Equatorial Guinea celebrated a goal alongside his teammates during an intense 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Burkina Faso at the Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. The match took place on December 24, 2025, where Burkina Faso surprisingly triumphed with a dramatic 2-1 victory.
Equatorial Guinea took the lead late in the match thanks to Anieboh’s goal in the 85th minute. However, their hopes were dashed when Burkina Faso rallied to score two goals in stoppage time, clinching the win with efforts from Georgi Minoungou and Edmond Tapsoba.
As both Equatorial Guinea and Sudan prepare for their next clash at Stade Mohammed V on Sunday evening, they are eager to turn their fortunes around after disappointing starts in the tournament. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 CAT. Equatorial Guinea currently sits third and Sudan in fourth in Group E standings, with both teams having lost their opening matches.
Sudan faced a significant setback in their match against Algeria, suffering a 3-0 defeat at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. In response to the loss, Sudanese coach Kwesi Appiah acknowledged the strength of their opponents, praising Algeria’s quality and expressing determination to bounce back in their upcoming match.
Historically, Equatorial Guinea has the upper hand in their past encounters with Sudan, having won both previous matchups with no draws or Sudanese victories recorded.
This upcoming match presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to regain momentum and secure vital points in the competition. Fans can look forward to an exciting showdown as each side strives for redemption on the pitch.