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2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Round of 16
Burkina Faso vs Gabon
Stade Omnisport de Douala
Douala, Cameroon
Sunday, 23 January 2022
Kick-off is at 18h00
Burkina Faso will do battle with Gabon in a 2021
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match on January 23.
The Stallions reached this stage after finishing second Group A behind tournament hosts, Cameroon, who won the group.
Burkina Faso were held to a 1-1 draw by Ethiopia in their last group game which was played in Bafoussam on January 17.
Therefore, the Stallions are undefeated in their last two matches in this competition having recorded one win and one draw.
Meanwhile, Gabon booked their place in the Round of 16 after finishing second in Group B behind an impressive Morocco side.
The Panthers were held to a 2-2 draw by Morocco in their last group match which was played in Yaounde on January 18.
Gabon are undefeated in this year's competition having registered two draws and one victory which came against Comoros.
"My team had the match they needed. The players followed the guidelines well," Patrice Neveu, the Gabon head coach, said after their clash with Morocco.
"We thought we would win the match but this draw is still good, which allows us to continue the adventure. We would have liked to take the three points but it is football.
"In the round of 16 against Burkina Faso, it will be a difficult game against a team that plays well."
The last meeting between Burkina Faso and Gabon was on 2 January 2021.
Burkina Faso thrashed Gabon 3-0 in an international friendly match which was played at the Sevens Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
Head-to-Head (Last five matches)
Matches - 5
Burkina Faso - 1
Gabon - 2
Draws - 2
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