The African Nations Championship (CHAN) continues to serve up thrilling encounters, and the latest clash between Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic did not disappoint. In a pulsating six-goal spectacle, Burkina Faso secured a dominant 4-2 victory, showcasing attacking brilliance and tactical control.
This result cements Burkina Faso’s ambitions in the CHAN tournament and raises questions over Central Africa’s defensive vulnerabilities. For Tanzanian football fans tracking the tournament closely, this match offered valuable lessons in resilience, penalty execution, and tactical substitutions.
First Half: Fireworks Early On
The game exploded into life with Burkina Faso’s Ouattara P. opening the scoring in the 11th minute. It was a textbook example of clinical finishing that caught Central Africa off guard. But the joy was short-lived.
Two minutes later, Guira M. saw yellow for a rash challenge, shifting momentum briefly. The Central Africans responded in kind, leveling the match at 1-1 in the 15th minute through Tchibinda S., their standout performer of the night.
Just before the half-time whistle, a moment of chaos and brilliance saw Ouattara J. make a daring run, but the scoreboard remained tied at the break, 1-1.
Second Half: Tactical Masterclass from Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso came out flying after the restart. Siry O. fired them into a 2-1 lead in the 46th minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses. As Central Africa tried to respond, their coach made critical substitutions in the 59th and 60th minutes, bringing on Ngarsouna S. and Ngaro N.
But Burkina Faso’s grip on the game only tightened. In the 61st minute, Guiro A. converted a cool penalty to make it 3-1, followed by another composed spot-kick from Malo P. in the 78th minute.
The scoreline stretched to 4-1 when Baguian A., assisted by Koutiama Y., buried the fourth goal in the 84th minute. Although Central Africa pulled one back in stoppage time (90+5′) through Zoumara A., it was too little, too late.
Key Players
- Ouattara P. (Burkina Faso): A constant threat, scored the opener and played a vital role throughout.
- Tchibinda S. (Central Africa): Scored and drove the attack with pace and flair.
- Guiro A. & Malo P.: Composed under pressure to score crucial penalties.
- Baguian A.: Showcased the finishing prowess to close the game.
Full-Time Score: Burkina Faso 4 – 2 Central African Republic
| Scorers | Minute |
| Ouattara P. (BFA) | 11’ |
| Tchibinda S. (CAR) | 15’ |
| Siry O. (BFA) | 46’ |
| Guiro A. (BFA, Pen) | 61’ |
| Malo P. (BFA, Pen) | 78’ |
| Baguian A. (BFA) | 84’ |
| Zoumara A. (CAR) | 90+5’ |
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Conclusion: A Match to Remember
Burkina Faso’s performance against the Central African Republic will go down as one of the early highlights of CHAN 2025. Their balance of attack and discipline is something every CHAN team, including Tanzania, can learn from. For fans and bettors alike, the tournament is heating up — and there’s more drama to come!
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