Burkina Faso’s Stunning Injury-Time Comeback Shakes AFCON 2025
What unfolded in this Africa Cup of Nations 2025 clash between Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea was nothing short of dramatic, and honestly, it felt like a reminder of why this tournament is so unpredictable and emotional. For most of the match, it looked like Burkina Faso were going to walk away frustrated, but football had other plans.
The game started cautiously, with Burkina Faso seeing more of the ball but struggling to turn possession into real danger. Equatorial Guinea were clearly set up to defend deep, slow the tempo, and frustrate their opponents. By halftime, it was still 0-0, and despite Burkina Faso’s control, neither side had managed a shot that truly tested the goalkeepers. It wasn’t a classic first half, but the tension was definitely building.
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Things shifted early in the second half when Equatorial Guinea were reduced to 10 men. A clumsy challenge by Ndong was reviewed, and a red card was shown. From that moment, it was expected that Burkina Faso would take control and eventually break through. Chances were created, crosses were sent in, and pressure kept mounting, but the finishing touch just wasn’t there. It started to feel like one of those games where dominance means nothing if goals don’t follow.
Then came the shock. Against the run of play, Equatorial Guinea scored in the 85th minute from a corner. Anieboh rose highest and powered the ball into the net, leaving Burkina Faso stunned and staring at a potential defeat, even with the extra man. The Equatorial Guinea players threw everything into defending the lead, running down the clock and packing bodies behind the ball.
But the final minutes turned into pure chaos. Deep into injury time, a long throw caused confusion in the box, and before the referee could stop play for a foul, Minoungou smashed home the equaliser in the 95th minute. The relief was obvious, but Burkina Faso weren’t done yet.
With Equatorial Guinea visibly exhausted, one last attack was pushed forward. A cross was floated into the box, the goalkeeper failed to clear properly, and Tapsoba reacted quickest, heading the ball into the net in the 98th minute. Just like that, the game was flipped on its head.
When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard read Burkina Faso 2, Equatorial Guinea 1. It was a brutal outcome for Equatorial Guinea, who had defended heroically, but for Burkina Faso, it was a statement win. Two injury-time goals secured the points, sent a surge of belief through the squad, and perfectly summed up the drama and heartbreak that make AFCON so unforgettable.
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