As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E stage nears its conclusion, Sudan and Burkina Faso will clash at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on Wednesday, with both sides eyeing the second automatic qualification spot. SoftFootball reported that both teams enter the match with three points each, with Burkina Faso ahead on goal difference, while Sudan sits just behind.
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Sudan comes into the fixture after a 3-0 defeat to Algeria and a hard-fought 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea. Kwesi Appiah’s men will rely on Monged Elneel in goal, with Salaheldin Alhassan returning from suspension.
Burkina Faso, meanwhile, come off a narrow 1-0 loss to Algeria. CAF TV also shared highlights on its official YouTube channel from the Burkina Faso vs Algeria clash, where Algeria secured a 1–0 victory, underlining the intensity and quality on display when the two sides met.
For Burkina Faso, Herve Koffi marshals a solid defensive unit alongside Steve Yago, Issoufou Dayo, Edmond Tapsoba, and Arsene Kouassi, while Bertrand Traore, Pierre Kabore, and Dango Ouattara are expected to lead the attack.
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Possible lineups
Sudan: Elneel; Barglan, Saeed Ahmed, Karshom, Khamis; Khidir, Omer, Taifour; Abdallah, Eisa, Abdelrahman
Burkina faso : Koffi; Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Kouassi; Sangare, Ouedraogo, Zougrana; Traore, Kabore, Ouattara.
SoftFootball Prediction
Burkina Faso remain the stronger side, boasting more quality and experience. Considering their form and the stakes, the Stallions are expected to secure a 2-0 victory, booking their place in the round of 16. Sudan will fight for pride, but their limited depth and past struggles against top-tier opponents make an upset unlikely.
