Kick-off: December 24, 2025, at 14:30.

In Matchday 1 of the Africa Cup, Burkina Faso will face Equatorial Guinea at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Throughout their history of official meetings, the teams have met three times: Burkina Faso claimed one victory, while the other two matches ended in scoreless draws. With a powerful Algeria side also present in Group E, this matchup takes on the character of a direct battle for the second playoff berth.

Burkina Faso, coached by Brama Traoré, comes into the tournament in excellent form. The hosts have won four of their last five matches, showcasing strong attacking output: in each of their three most recent games, the team scored three goals. While the national team is not considered one of the main title favorites, it has consistently delivered solid performances at the Africa Cup and has finished among the medalists in past editions. A key figure in the attack remains Lassina Traoré, whose return from injury is expected to further boost the team’s offensive potential in Morocco. Watch the Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea match online on 24.12.2025 on MEGOGO.

Equatorial Guinea, led by Juan Micha, is traditionally regarded as an awkward opponent capable of challenging any favorite. Despite modest results over the last 10 matches, the team boasts a unique achievement: it has advanced to the knockout stage in all 4 Africa Cup tournaments it has participated in. The visitors’ best result remains a fourth-place finish in 2015. In the upcoming clash, the side will rely on the experience of captain Emilio Nsue and hope to claim its first-ever victory against this opponent. Watch the broadcast of the Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea match online on 24.12.2025 on MEGOGO.