Sport|FootballSudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025Burkina Faso book second place in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan.
## Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Sports Update: Africa Cup of Nations 2025
Match Results and Group Stage Overview
In the final group stage matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Sudan faced a 2-0 defeat against Burkina Faso, while Algeria secured a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea. These results determined the standings and upcoming matchups in the tournament.
The match at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca saw Lassina Traore score an early goal for Burkina Faso. Sudan had an opportunity to equalize with a penalty, but Algozoli Nooh missed the target. Arsene Kouassi later secured the win for Burkina Faso with a late goal.
Burkina Faso advanced to the knockout stage in second place behind group leaders Algeria. Sudan also progressed to the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
In the final group stage matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Sudan faced a 2-0 defeat against Burkina Faso, while Algeria secured a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea.
Algeria completed the group stage with an unblemished record, defeating Equatorial Guinea in Rabat. Despite making nine changes to their starting lineup, Algeria dominated the match, scoring three goals in the first half. Zineddine Belaid, Fares Chaibi, and Ibrahim Maza each found the net for Algeria, while Emilio Nsue scored a consolation goal for Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea's participation in the tournament concluded with this match, as they were confirmed to finish at the bottom of Group E.
Sudan is set to face Senegal in the round of 16, while Burkina Faso will play against the winners of Group F. Algeria will meet the Democratic Republic of Congo in their next fixture.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
