The Stallions of Burkina Faso revived their campaign in the African Nations Championship with a 4-2 victory over debutants, Central African Republic. It was a must-win for the West Africans having lost their opening match 2-0 to Tanzania.
Papus Naser Ouattara opened scoring for the Stallions in the 11th minute. But, Sydney Chiffort Tchibinda equalized three minutes later.
After the break, Burkina Faso produced a superlative performance to overwhelm the debutants.
Abdoul Abass Guiro and Patrick Malo converted from the spot to give Burkina Faso a 3-1 lead. Abdoul Karim Baguian put the icing on the cake six minutes from time.
Ange Zoumara halved the defeat with an extra-time strike.
The win lifts Burkina Faso to three points in Group B and keeps their qualification hopes alive heading into their final group game.
