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Algeria draws with Burkina Faso to keep AFCON hope alive

In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Baghdad Bounedjah’s 95th-minute goal secured a second point for Algeria in a draw against Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso initially took the lead with Mohamed Konate’s header just before half-time.

Bounedjah equalized from close range six minutes into the second half, but Bertrand Traore’s penalty restored Burkina Faso’s lead 20 minutes later.

In added time, Bounedjah’s header salvaged a draw for Algeria. Burkina Faso leads Group D with four points, while Algeria, the 2019 champions, could face elimination without a win in their next game against Mauritania.

The result sets up an intriguing final group stage match, with Burkina Faso on the verge of reaching the knockout stage for the second consecutive tournament.

Algeria, on the other hand, needs a victory against Mauritania to advance or may have to rely on being one of the four best third-placed teams in the tournament.

The match saw Burkina Faso creating better chances, and Bertrand Traore’s penalty proved crucial. Bounedjah’s brace, including the late equalizer, demonstrated Algeria’s resilience.

Burkina Faso will face Angola in the final group match, and the outcome will determine their standing in the tournament.

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