Sudan and Burkina Faso are set to compete in a crucial match on Wednesday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, as they seek to position themselves favorably in Group E of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match is scheduled to kick off at 6pm CAT (SA, GMT+2).
Algeria has emerged as a strong contender in the group, having secured victories against both Sudan and Burkina Faso in the first two rounds of play. They are anticipated to continue their winning streak against Equatorial Guinea, whom they face next.
The Falcons of Jediane, representing Sudan, rebounded from an initial 3-0 defeat to Algeria with a narrow 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on December 28, successfully launching their AFCON campaign. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso, known as the Stallions, currently holds a slight advantage over Sudan on goal difference. They achieved a close 1-0 loss against Algeria and started their tournament on a high note with a 2-1 win against Equatorial Guinea.
While Kwesi Appiah’s squad has already guaranteed their place in the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams, the battle for second place remains intense. The Group E runners-up will face the Group F winner, which could potentially include strong teams like Ivory Coast, Cameroon, or Mozambique, depending on how the matches play out.
Additionally, the third-placed team in Group E is set to face the hosts, Morocco, who have shown impressive form by defeating Zambia 3-0 in a recent match и remaining undefeated in the tournament.
This set of matches promises to deliver thrilling encounters as teams vie for critical points and a chance to advance further in this prestigious African tournament.