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CHAN 2024: Mauritania vs Burkina Faso: How to Watch & Predicted Score
Mauritania and Burkina Faso meet on in a make-or-break Group B contest at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
For both sides, the calculation is blunt: win and keep the quarter-final dream alive; lose and the tournament is over.
South African referee Jelly Alfred Chavani will blow the kick-off whistle at 6:00 PM (GMT+1) and fans can catch the action live on BeIn Sports 6 MENA, Canal+ Sport, and SuperSport.
Mauritania head coach Artiz Lopez Garai has made victory the sole objective. 'We must win this match,' he said. 'We're in a strong group, and Burkina Faso are a good team. If we don't win, we'll be left hoping for other results — and I don't want that.'
Garai's main concern is finishing. 'We've played three matches and scored just once. Technically we're fine, but we need more attacking options,' he admitted. Midfielder Mohamed Diop said the squad will treat the match 'as if it is a final — we must win no matter what.'
Burkina Faso coach Issa Balbone insists his side is equally ready. 'We will choose the players in the best physical condition. We came here to compete, not to be pessimistic. We need to win to continue,' he said.
Captain Patrick Malo has called on his teammates to make their mark. 'We are here to make history, not just to participate. We must not waste this opportunity. History will remember us as the team that achieved something special.'
Predicted Score:
Mauritania's solid defence will be tested by a Burkina Faso side buoyed by their recent goal spree. The West Africans have kept two clean sheets and conceded just once, but have struggled to create chances. Burkina Faso, coming off a 4-2 win over the Central African Republic, carry momentum but remain vulnerable at the back. Mauritania are likely to keep the game tight, though Burkina Faso's attacking variety may prove decisive.
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