Twenty-four teams will take part, kicking off on January 9 as hosts Cameroon host Burkina Faso in Yaounde, before culminating in the final on February 6 in the capital. Your email address will not be published. Burkina Faso recorded a gruelling 7-6 penalty shootout win over Gabon to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw. Palun misses his shot against the crossbar. For the infraction, Obissa has been cautioned. Good finish. For details, www.standfx.com. Aaron-Salem Boupendza's shot from half distance goes over the top of the goal. With the game between Burkina Faso and Gabon, the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway with some very even and close games, starting with this one, which we will be covering. The round of 16 will begin with this game between Burkina Faso and Gabon, while the second game of the day will be the clash between Nigeria and Tunisia, two powers of the African continent. Burkina Faso secured their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations last Monday when they held on for a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia at the Stade Omnisports de Bafoussam.
When and Where to watch WI vs Ind 1st ODI? Yannis N'Gakoutou missed for Gabon after his effort went inches wide over the crossbar and with another chance to win the game; Abdoul Tapsoba also failed to score for Burkina Faso. In the absence of the 32-year-old forward, Allevinah has fared excellently at the attacking end of the pitch and the Clermont Foot man will look to add to his two goals at the tournament. The Villa forward missed a penalty after Sidney Obissas heavy tackle in the box, but minutes later converted a much harder chance when he sized up a one-on-one with Jean-Noel Amonome, clipping the ball around him outside the box. Theres no surprise as to who's number one on this list. These are the keys that will be disputed from the round of 16 and the path that each team would have to cross if they want to reach the final: Burkina Faso will be the administrative visitor for this game and will take the field in its traditional yellow jersey: According to bookmakers, the favorite to win this match is Burkina Faso, followed by a possible extension to extra time in case of a draw and Gabon would be the surprise in case of a win. Aubameyang and Lemina then left the team hotel and went clubbing in Yaound.
: https://t.co/fJV1gI8QT9#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #BFAGAB pic.twitter.com/Qswk4PQlfx. However indiscipline cost them as they conceded a penalty and what would turn out to be a crucial yellow, before slack defending allowed Traore to grab the winner. Aston Villas forward Bertrand Traore missed a penalty opportunity in regular time but grabbed a similar chance later in the game.
The 32-year-old striker never made an appearance at AFCON after testing positive for COVID-19 before Gabon's first match against Ghana, and it was then reported that a diagnosis of heart lesions resulted in the early release of both Aubameyang and Mario Lemina back to their club sides. Sigue el #TeamBurkinaFaso vs. #TeamGabon en vivo por beIN SPORTS XTRA . : https://t.co/fJV1gI8QT9#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 | #AFCON2021 | #BFAGAB pic.twitter.com/xYdoN1hl2f, beIN SPORTS Espaol (@ESbeINSPORTS) January 23, 2022. Preview: Watford vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Bournemouth vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups, Preview: Orlando City vs. Philadelphia - prediction, team news, lineups.
1Jean Noel Amonome, 5Bruno Ecul Manga, 4Sidney Obissa, 8Lloyd Palun, 17Andr Biyogo Poko, 2Alex Moussounda, 12Gulor Kanga, 6Johann Obiang, 3Anthony Oyono, 7Aaron-Salem Boupendza, 11Jim Allevinah. We promised you drama, AFCON delivered, and then some! Burkina Faso appeared to have the victory sewn up in normal time thanks to a first-half goal from captain Bertrand Traore, who had earlier missed a penalty. Both teams buried their fifth attempts, brining us to sudden death. Traore had a good opportunity to make it 2-0 in the 73rd minute but his effort from the free-kick kissed the bar, and a minute later, Burkina Faso made their first change as Hassane Bande was replaced by Zakaria Sanogo.
They try another strike from distance, causing Koffi no concern in the Burkina Faso goal. Edmond Tapsoba thought he had an extra-time winner but his effort was disallowed for his earlier offside, and after 18 penalties, Ismahila Ouedraogo scored to win the game for his country. Goals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 1(7)-(6)1 Gabon in Africa Cup. 2015 Rugby World Cup : South Africa in group B. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In a mass of bodies, Burkina Faso's Adama Guira planted a downward header into his own net.
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It goes straight through the keeper's arms. MX23RW : Thursday, July 21 17:17:59| >> :600:3926291:3926291: ID:476039:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect11114: Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox. Commonwealth Games Womens Cricket Competition. The first period of extra time started with the Stallions creating the first chance, Konate attempting to convert a lofted cross but Gabon goalkeeper Jean-Noel Amonome showed his brilliant reflexes to pull off a glorious save and stop the ball from hitting the net. Again Burkina Faso had the opportunity to end it and this time the Stallions took advantage with Ismahila Ouedraogo converting. Traore made amends in the 28th minute when he timed his run to meet a delicate straight through ball after Burkina Faso had intercepted a Gabon ball to launch a counterattack. GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours involving Manchester United, GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from around the world, The Poland striker is the marquee arrival at Camp Nou this summer - but the club were unable to sell strips with his name on for a bizarre reason, Man Utd transfers LIVE: Red Devils ready to wait for De Jong, Lewy's back in stock! But in the end the Burkinabe held their nerve in a dramatic shootout to advance. | @1xBet_Eng pic.twitter.com/60bCYTiNcf, Gabon 1-1 Burkina Faso, 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso 0-2 Gabon, 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso 0-2 Gabon, 2014 Africa Cup Qualifiers, Gabon 1-1 Burkina Faso, 2017 African Cup Qualifiers, Burkina Faso 1-0 Gabon, 2013 World Cup Qualifiers. Traore, visibly, relieved jumped past the advertising boards to celebrate while thumping his chest. After Burkina Faso skipper Bertrand Traore scored early, 10-man Gabon took the match into extra-time following a dramatic last-minute equaliser. Both sides faded as the game became ragged from the sheer fatigue, until Bruno Ecuele Manga popped up with a late header, deflected in by Adama Guira, to force extra time. Anthony Oyono overflows down the right flank and puts the service into the goalkeeper's hands. Football is a game of passion and intensity, and often players draw a lot of limelight for their acts during a game which reciprocates their passion for the game. My name is Adrian Hernandez and I will be your host for this game. Gabons Boupendza did not make a mistake as he converted the third penalty with Tapsoba replying for Burkina Faso to make it 3-3. CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirms AFCON 2023 postponement. They will take on either Nigeria or Tunisia, who meet later on Sunday. Guira of Burkina Faso has been cautioned. BURKINA FASO are through to the quarter-finals at AFCON 2022 after winning an exhilarating penalty shootout with Gabon in Cameroon. It was Gabon who took the first penalty with Bouanga converting past Koffi and Burkina Faso also scored their first effort courtesy of Issa Kabore. After an unconvincing display in the opening two games, Abdoul Tapsoba was an unused substitute in the game against Ethiopia last time out, but the Standard Liege man could come into the fold on Sunday. Gabon were reduced to 10 men when centre-back Sidney Obissa was dismissed midway through the second half, but they forced extra time as the unfortunate Adama Guira helped the ball into his own net in the first minute of added time. Direct free kick wasted by Gabon when the cross was sent to the far post without finding a finisher.
Two Nigerian Referees Named For AWCON 2022. These two teams finished second in their respective groups and qualified for this stage, although only Gabon did so undefeated with two draws and a win. Burkina Faso keeper Herve Koffi celebrating the shootout win pic.twitter.com/NrK499u0ZH. Herv Kouakou managed to save a long free kick on the line and, on the rebound, managed to hold the ball despite the attacker's arrival. Liverpool's other Colombian: Could Anderson Arroyo's incredible journey end with a Luis Diaz reunion in red? Obissa receives his second yellow card of the match and is consequently sent off. Burkina Faso 1-1 Gabon and there will be penalties. Mane-inspired Senegal book final place after proving too strong for spirited Burkina Faso, Salah says Egypt 'have to make amends' for past losses, Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2022 All rights reserved. Wholl make it to the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 quarters?
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With five points from three games, Gabon finished runners-up to Morocco in Group C and two points ahead of Comoros, who picked up their first-ever win in the tournament and progressed to the next phase when they stunned Ghana to a 3-2 victory in a classic group finale. Bertrand Traor punishes the Gabonese defence.
Do not miss a detail of the match with the live updates and commentaries of VAVEL. Gabon goalkeeper Jean-Noel Amonome also blocked close-in effort from Blati Toure and Adama Guira in an action-filled final 10 minutes. Aaron Boupendza's direct free kick passes close to goal and Konat had previously been cautioned. Gabonese captain Bruno Ecuele Manga struck with a late equaliser, timing his run perfectly into the penalty area to power his header home and rescue his side from imminent defeat. Axel Meye then scored Gabons second, and Ouattara replied to make it 2-2 for the Stallions. Tapsoba's penalty is saved in the bottom corner by Amonome. For more options about cookies, go to your browser's settings section. Les Pantheres opened their campaign with an impressive 1-0 victory over debutants Comoros on January 10 before holding Ghana to a 1-1 draw in their second group game four days later. 16Herv Kouakou Koffi, 12Edmond Tapsoba, 14Issoufou Dayo, 25Steeve Yago, 9Issa Kabore, 20Gustavo Fabrice Sangare, 22Ibrahim Blati Tour, 24Adama Guira, 19Hassane Band, 28Dango Ouattara, 10Bertrand Traor. Barca finally get letter W back. Louis Ameka Autchang easily converted the sixth penalty for Gabon sending the keeper the wrong way but Mohamed Konate levelled the scores for Burkina Faso. The match between Burkina Faso and Gabon in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations will kick off in a few minutes. In the second-half, the evening went from bad to worse for Gabon after Sydney Obissa was shown a red card for committing a second bookable offence. After heading into half time with a one-goal lead through Cyrille Bayala, Getaneh Kebede restored parity from the penalty spot seven minutes after the interval but Les Etalons put on a defensive show of class to hold on to the point.
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