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In a thrilling start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Burkina Faso secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in their opening match. Despite dominating the first half and having a goal disallowed for offside, Burkina Faso found themselves trailing when Equatorial Guinea scored in the 85th minute. However, the Burkinabe team showcased remarkable resilience, equalizing in injury time through Georgi Minoungou, followed by a decisive header from Edmond Tapsoba shortly after, clinching the win. This victory places Burkina Faso at the top of Group E, setting a positive tone for their AFCON campaign.