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AFCON always leaves room for surprise, and both sides arrive believing this opener could define their tournament path.

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AFCON’s Format Opens the Door for Surprise Packages

With four of the best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 16 at AFCON 2025, alongside group winners and runners-up, opportunities are plentiful for teams flying slightly under the radar to make their mark in Morocco.

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Recent history supports that idea. DR Congo reached the semifinals in 2023, while Burkina Faso achieved the same milestone in 2021, proving that deep tournament runs are not limited to traditional favorites.

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Group E Sets the Stage for a Fast Start

Burkina Faso take on Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, live on beIN SPORTS, knowing that a positive result in Group E could ignite momentum. Algeria and Sudan complete the group, making early points especially valuable.

Burkina Faso enter the match as favorites, riding a six-game unbeaten streak that includes victories over Niger and Benin, along with a highly respectable draw against Egypt.

Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Mali v Burkina Faso - Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo, Ivory Coast - January 30, 2024 Burkina Faso fans in the stands before the match REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Traoré and Ouattara Lead Burkina Faso’s Attack

Experience and confidence headline Burkina Faso’s attacking options. Bertrand Traoré returns to the national setup in strong form, currently enjoying an impressive season with Sunderland, who are exceeding expectations in the Premier League.

Alongside him is emerging talent Dango Ouattara, who has registered three goals in 15 Premier League appearances this season with Brentford, offering pace and unpredictability in the final third.

Equatorial Guinea’s Quiet Tournament Pedigree

While Equatorial Guinea may lack the star power found in Burkina Faso’s squad, they remain a battle-tested AFCON side. In AFCON 2023, they reached the Round of 16, finishing top of a group that included Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

That experience could prove vital as they look to frustrate favorites and seize an opportunity in what promises to be a tightly contested group.