Burkina Faso secured a crucial 1-0 win over Mauritania on Friday, 13 November 2026, with Elohim Kabore scoring late to decide the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier.

The match appeared to be heading for a goalless draw until Kabore found the breakthrough in the closing minutes. His decisive finish earned the Etalons three points and ended Mauritania’s hopes of taking a positive result from the third round of Group F fixtures.

Mauritania defended resolutely for most of the game and matched their opponents in an closely fought contest. Both sides created opportunities during a tense and evenly balanced encounter, but neither could find a way through for much of the 90 minutes.

Burkina Faso were forced to remain patient as Mauritania maintained their resistance. With regulation time almost complete, the home side the Etalons finally made their pressure count through Kabore’s late goal.

The result was a particularly painful one for Mauritania, who had held firm throughout almost the entire match before conceding in the final stages.

Burkina Faso now have seven points from their opening three matches and sit second in Group F. Their narrow victory keeps them within reach of leaders Benin and strengthens their position in the race to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.

The Etalons will now look to maintain that momentum in their next fixtures.