Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying: Burkina Faso held by Mauritania at half-time

Burkina Faso and Mauritania were level at 0-0 at half-time in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou on Friday, 13 November 2026.

The match is the third round of qualifying for the tournament, with neither side able to break the deadlock during an opening 45 minutes in which Burkina Faso created several attempts.

Despite their attacking pressure, the men of Amir Abdou could not find a way through Mauritania’s defence, leaving the hosts without a goal to show for their efforts.

Everything remains to be decided after the break. Burkina Faso will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they are to take control of the match and claim all three points.

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Kwaku Nii
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