Mauritania on the brink as Madagascar, Burkina Faso fight for survival

Mauritania eked out a nervy 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Wednesday night in a match that showed how patience, discipline and a touch of luck can make all the difference...
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Mauritania secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso, placing them on the verge of quarter-final qualification in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group B. Meanwhile, Madagascar defeated the Central African Republic 2-0, setting up a decisive battle for the final knockout spot.
- Tanzania’s Taifa Stars lead Group B with 9 points from 3 undefeated matches.
- Mauritania sits in second place with 7 points, needing only a draw in their final match to qualify.
- Madagascar and Burkina Faso will go head-to-head for qualification, with Madagascar on 4 points and Burkina Faso on 3 points.
- Abdoulaye Touré’s red card in the 39th minute and subsequent penalty converted by Alassane Diop ultimately decided the Mauritania vs. Burkina Faso match.
- Toky Niaina Rakotondraibe and Nomena Rafanomezantsoa scored late goals for Madagascar.
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