Burkina Faso secured second place in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a win over Sudan, who advance to the last 16 as one of four best-ranked third-placed teams.
Both sides were assured of progress behind table-topping Algeria before kick-off in Casablanca and the respective coaches rotated their sides ahead of the knockout stage.
Lassina Traore was left unmarked six yards out to head in Stephane Aziz Ki’s chipped ball across the box to open the scoring in the 16th minute.
Al Gozoli Nooh missed the chance to equalise from the penalty spot midway through the first half after being brought down by Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi.
Left-back Arsene Kouassi added a second for the West Africans with five minutes remaining, slotting Dango Ouattara’s through ball just inside the left-hand post.
Sudan will travel north to Tangier to take on 2021 winners Senegal on Saturday, 3 January (16:00 GMT).
Meanwhile, Burkina Faso have set up a tie against the winner of Group F – which could be Ivory Coast, Cameroon or Mozambique – in Marrakesh on Tuesday, 6 January (19:00 GMT).
The Stallions will discover their opponents later on Wednesday when the group stage concludes.
