Burkina Faso outgun Central African Republic

DAR ES SALAAM: BURKINA Faso secured a commanding 4-2 victory over the Central African Republic in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group B clash at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam today.

It was a tightly contested match, particularly in the second half, after the first half ended level at 1-1.

Burkina Faso were first to make an impact through their forward, Papus Ouattara, scored the opener in the 11th minute from a well-executed corner kick by his teammate Chérubin Basse-Zokana.

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Central African Republic goalkeeper Saturnin Ngarsouma tried to clear the ball but failed to do so, despite making an attempt to fly for it. Ouattara, well-positioned at the far post, managed to chest the ball into the net.

The Central African Republic responded quickly, equalising just four minutes later. After a foul on Sydney Tchibinda by Burkina Faso fullback Mohamed Guira, just outside the box, Tchibinda took the free kick and fired it past Burkina Faso goalkeeper Ladji Sanou.

The second half proved more dramatic, with Burkina Faso netting three additional goals through Abdoul Guiro, Patrick Malo, and Abdoul Baguian, before the Central African Republic pulled one back prior to the final whistle.