CASABLANCA, Dec. 25 -- IN a match brimming with tension and twists, Burkina Faso secured a 2-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in their Group E Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash at Mohamed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, yesterday, thanks to a dramatic late comeback.

Equatorial Guinea looked to have the upper hand when Marvin Anieboh broke the deadlock in the 84th minute with a well-placed header from a corner expertly delivered by Carlos Akapo.

But Burkina Faso refused to buckle under pressure. Just minutes from the final whistle, Georgi Minoungou struck to level the scores, converting a precise assist from Dango Ouattara.

And with time running out, Edmond Tapsoba secured the win with a powerful header, following a rebound off the ...