Burkina Faso moved to seven points in Group F of the CAN 2027 qualifiers after Elohim Kabore scored in added time to secure a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in Ouagadougou.

The decisive goal came at the Stade du 4-Aout on Friday, 13 November 2026, during the third round of qualifying. With the match appearing destined to finish level, Kabore found the breakthrough in the 90th minute and beyond (90+), sparking celebrations among the home supporters.

The match was closely contested for long periods, with Burkina Faso unable to convert their opportunities before the interval. Despite several attempts from the Burkinabe side, the players under Amir Abdou could not break through Mauritania’s defence.

The teams therefore went into half-time with the score 0-0.

Burkina Faso continued to apply pressure after the restart as they searched for a way past the Mourabitounes. Their chances increased as the second half progressed, but Mauritania remained organised and resisted the Etalons’ attacks.

That resistance finally ended in the closing stages, when Kabore scored the goal that gave Burkina Faso a valuable victory and released the tension inside the Stade du 4-Aout.

The result strengthens Burkina Faso’s position in second place in Group F. They now have seven points, the same total as leaders Benin. Mauritania remain on three points, while Central African Republic have yet to register a point.

Burkina Faso will travel to Mauritania for the return fixture on 17 November, when the two sides meet again in the fourth round of qualifying. The Etalons will seek to follow up their late success, while the Mourabitounes will attempt to recover from the defeat.