Burkina Faso – Equatorial Guinea: first big showdown in Group E 
Burkina Faso and Equatorial Guinea kick off their AFCON campaigns on Wednesday at the Mohammed V. A straight fight in Group E — every point counts, with Algeria lurking and Sudan the outside pick to watch.
Burkina Faso: used to the big occasions 
Not always named among the favourites, the Stallions have carved out a place on the continent. Consistent. Hard to break down. Able to go far. The numbers speak: two podiums in their last five appearances, a semi-final in 2021, and they rarely bow out without a fight.
They crashed out in the last AFCON in the last 16 to Mali, but the objective is unchanged: get through the group stage without sweating. That means a good start is almost mandatory, even if history shows Burkina don’t always begin tournaments well.
This time it’s different. Brama Traoré’s men arrive on a roll, with positive results and an attack that isn’t shy. Three goals in each of their last three matches, an offense clicking, and a collective that looks confident despite the frustration of missing the World Cup playoffs.
Equatorial Guinea: still capable of the upset 
Equatorial Guinea often swim against the odds. Unfancied, rarely flashy over a full tournament, but prone to moments of brilliance. The last AFCON proved it: a controlled group stage and a famous win over hosts Ivory Coast.
Recent form is patchy. Few wins, inconsistent results, a lacklustre build-up. But this squad has shown it can lift itself in tournaments, even when the signs aren’t all green.
One snag remains: matches against Burkina have rarely gone their way. Little success, few goals, and a recurring struggle to stand up to that kind of physical, organised opponent.
Squads: key men in place, roles clear
Burkina rely on a solid core. Bertrand Traoré will lead the attack, backed by Dango Ouattara, whose club progress hasn’t gone unnoticed. At the back Edmond Tapsoba offers real assurance, while Hervé Koffi should hold the gloves.
On the Equatoguinean side, Emilio Nsue remains the offensive anchor. The captain, top scorer in the previous edition, brings experience and the ability to swing a match. Behind him a compact, disciplined unit — but they’ll have to hold without getting run over.
Likely line-ups
Burkina Faso : Koffi – Kabore, Tapsoba, Djiga, Kouassi – Zougrana – Ouattara, Ouedraogo, I. Toure, Irie – B. Traoré
Equatorial Guinea : Owono – Akapo, Obiang, Coco, Ndong – Ganet, Eneme – Asue, Salvador, Nabil – Nsue
Key takeaways
- Burkina remains one of the continent’s most consistent teams.
- Equatorial Guinea can raise their level in the final stages.
- Head-to-heads tilt in favour of the Stallions.
- A strong start is crucial in a tight group.
Football Prediction Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea
Burkina Faso to win
Past meetings’ve been tight; this one probably will be too. But form, fire up front and team experience give the Stallions a slight edge for this opener.
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