Angola seal top spot with victory over Burkina Faso

Angola sealed top spot in Group D with a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations in Yamoussoukro.

Goals from Mabululu and Zini wrapped up victory for Angola but their opponents still progressed in second place following Mauritania’s shock win over Algeria.

Burkina Faso came into the game with plenty to prove after conceding a stoppage-time goal in a 2-2 draw against Algeria in their previous match on Saturday.

But it was Angola who had the better of the opening stages, and the Egypt-based Mabululu opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a fine header from Fredy Ribeiro’s right-wing free-kick.

Burkina Faso responded well and came close to an equaliser in the second half when Dango Ouattara forced a good save out of Neblu in the Angola goal.

But Pedro Goncalves’ side managed to retain the upper hand and confirmed their victory in time added on when when Jeremie Bela’s initial effort was fumbled by Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi, and Zini was on hand to make it two.

Angola’s win means they will progress to play a third-placed team in Bouake in the next round.