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Burkinabe Aristide Bancé. AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGO

Burkina Faso was held in check at home by Uganda. Both teams had a draw (0-0). Also in Group B, Malawi, now leading the group, beat South Sudan (1-0).

Burkina Faso, absent in the finals of CAN 2019 in Egypt, launched their 2021 playoff campaign against Uganda. The Stallions, now coached by local Kamou Malo, nearly opened the scoring by touching the pole (5th).

The teammates of Charles Kaboré did not have the opportunity to take the lead during the meeting, Uganda having managed to contain their assaults. Even though Alain Taoré almost surprised the Ugandan goalkeeper in the 84th minute. The Ugandans came out in the quarterfinals of CAN 2019, beaten by Senegal (1-0). In the group stage, they beat the DRC (2-0). Crious, the Cranes did not flinch during this trip to Burkina Faso. The two teams leave each other on a draw.

Malawi beats South Sudan

Earlier in the day, Malawi, which participated in two finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (1984 and 2010), received South Sudan. The Flames managed to win at home against an opponent who had validated his ticket for the rest of the playoffs at the end of the preliminary phase. In the second half (69 '), Gabadinho Mhango scored the only goal of the game.

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