Madagascar won 2-1 against Burkina Faso in the African Nations Championship, Group Stage. Before the match, Burkina Faso were 4th in the African Nations Championship table with Madagascar in 2nd. In 2 previous meetings (2020–2025), Burkina Faso have won 1, Madagascar 1, with 0 draws. Burkina Faso had scored 5 goals this season (1.3 per game), Madagascar had 5 (1.3 per game). Burkina Faso's goals came from Souleymane Sangaré (25'); Madagascar scored through Fenohasina Gilles Razafimaro (7'), Lalaina (58'). Match stats: possession 56%-44%, shots 21-7, on target 10-3, corners 5-5. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.