Elohim Kabore struck in the closing moments as Burkina Faso beat Mauritania 1-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, 13 November 2026.
The late goal at the Stade du 4-Aout in Ouagadougou secured three points for the Stallions in the third round of Group F matches, after the game had appeared destined to finish goalless.
Burkina Faso had created several opportunities during the first half but could not find a way past the Mauritania defence. Despite their attacking efforts, the two sides went into the interval level at 0-0.
The Stallions maintained the pressure after the restart as they looked to break the deadlock. Their chances increased, but the Mourabitounes continued to hold firm and frustrate the home side.
With the match approaching its conclusion, Kabore finally made the breakthrough in the 90th minute and beyond, scoring the goal that released the tension inside the Stade du 4-Aout and gave Burkina Faso a valuable win.
The result takes Burkina Faso to seven points and strengthens their position in second place in Group F. Benin, who also have seven points, remain above them in the standings.
Mauritania stay on three points, while Central African Republic have yet to register a point and remain on zero.
The two teams will meet again on 17 November, when Burkina Faso travel to Mauritania for the fourth round of qualifying. The Stallions will be seeking to build on a victory secured in the final moments.
