Burkina Faso revive hopes with win against Cape Verde

Burkina Faso muscled their way to an important 1-0 victory over Cape Verde in today’s second game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. After an opening defeat by the hosts, this was a must-win for the Stallions who claimed a narrow victory thanks to Hassane Bande’s 40th-minute goal.

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Clinical Cameroon put four past Ethiopia to reach last 16

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon made a statement of intent when beating Ethiopia 4-1 to control Group A. Forwards Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko-Ekambi shared the goals after the Ethiopians awoke the Indomitable Lions by taking an early lead. Hotessa Dawa slid home after four minutes but the hosts were level after eight as Toko-Ekambi headed home.

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