Cameroon, Burkina Faso action | AFCON 2017 Credit: Photo Credits: CAF

Guinea Bissau 0-2 Burkina Faso

[/media-credit] Cameroon, Burkina Faso action | AFCON 2017 Credit: Photo Credits: CAF

Burkina Faso have topped Group A of the 2017 Africa Nations Cup after beating Guinea Bissau 2-0 in Franceville.

An own goal by Rudinilson in the first half and a second by Bertrand Traore saw them finish top of the group due to a superior goal difference.

Rudinilson scored in his own net after 12 minutes while Traore in the 58th minute to make safe the three points in a game Paul Duarte’s side needed to win to reach the quarters.

Their qualification was made safe with a goalless draw in Libreville where hosts Gabon failed to beat four-time champions, Cameroon in a game they created the better of chances.

The Stallions will now face whoever finishes second in Group B with the contention between Algeria, Zimbabwe and Tunisia as Senegal have already topped the group regardless of the results on Monday.

Senior Staff writer at Kawowo Sports mainly covering football

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