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January 30, 2012 6:00 PM GMT
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2012 Africa Cup of Nations Preview: Sudan - Burkina Faso

The Falcons of Jediane have a narrow chance to leap to the knockout stage should they beat the Stallions and see the result of the other group game favour them

By Kent Mensah

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 PROBABLE LINEUP
SUDAN



Mohjob
Khaliefa, Al Basha, Massawi, Mosab
Badreldien, Hamed, Kamal, Yousif
   Mudather, Agab

BURKINA FASO



Diakite
Tall, Koulibaly, B Kone
D Kone, Koffi, Rouamba, Kabore, A Traore
Pitroipa, Dagano

At the moment Sudan are third in Group B with just a point to show from their two games. Their chances of qualifying are quite slim, but they could sneak into the knock out stage with a good win while hoping that the result of the other group game that will be played concurrently goes in their favour.

The Falcons of Jediane will at all cost have to win against the Stallions of Burkina Faso, who have lost all both of their Afcon games and lie at the bottom of the group without a point. The west Africans have nothing to lose, but could at least strive for a win to depart the tournament with some grace.

Burkina Faso go into Monday's final group match with uncertainty regarding the future of their coach Paulo Duarte, who has threatened to quit if the national football federation does not change. He is upset over the way the federation handled a number of nationality issues, with Cameroon-born Herve Zengue missing the finals and Abdou Razak Traore unable to play.

Sudan will be using a full strength side in the hope that a result comes their way, while Bukina Faso have a strong side available, but they will have little at stake other than a bit of pride and a good result to exit the tournament with their heads held high.

 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Sudan are ranked 120th on the Fifa monthly rankings.

  • The Falcons of Jediane will advance to the quarter-finals as the second-placed team in the group if they defeat the Stallions and the Elephants defeat the Palancras Negras, while the combined margin of the two wins needs to be at least three goals.

  • The east Africans came into the tournament as one of the top two runner-ups during qualifying.
  • Burkina Faso are out of the tournament after losing two games against Cote d'Ivoire and Angola.
  • The Stallions are making their eighth appearance at the continental showpiece and their best was a
    fourth place finish in 1998.

  • The national team was once known as the Upper Volta.
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Top 3 Predictions
  • Sudan 2-0 Burkina Faso
    20.83 %
  • Sudan 1-0 Burkina Faso
    16.67 %
  • Sudan 1-1 Burkina Faso
    15.28 %
Head to Head
Africa Cup of Nations ‎(ACN)‎ Jan 30, 2012 Sudan 2 - Burkina Faso 1
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Last Five Matches
Sudan
Feb 4, 2012Zambia 3 - Sudan 0ACN
Jan 30, 2012Sudan 2 - Burkina Faso 1ACN
Jan 26, 2012Sudan 2 - Angola 2ACN
Jan 22, 2012Cote d'Ivoire 1 - Sudan 0ACN
Jan 16, 2012Gabon 0 - Sudan 0FR
Burkina Faso
Jan 30, 2012Sudan 2 - Burkina Faso 1ACN
Jan 26, 2012Cote d'Ivoire 2 - Burkina Faso 0ACN
Jan 22, 2012Burkina Faso 1 - Angola 2ACN
Jan 19, 2010Burkina Faso 0 - Ghana 1ACN
Jan 15, 2010Burkina Faso 0 - Togo 0ACN
Odds
Returns: Sudan £23.80 Bet365 Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200
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Returns: Burkina Faso £710.00 William Hill Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25
Team News
Available Squads
-Akram El Hadi SalimGoalkeeper
-Mowaia BashirDefender
-Najem Eldin AbdallaDefender
5Alaeldin Yousif HadoMidfielder
8Haitham MostafaMidfielder
22SaifeldinMidfielder
-Khalefa AhmedMidfielder
9Mohamed Ahmed Bashir (Bisha)Midfielder
-Nizar HamidMidfielder
-Muhannad TahirMidfielder
-Mudather El TahirStriker
21Bahaa EldinGoalkeeper
-El Muez Mahgoub AbdallaGoalkeeper
-Amir KamalDefender
-Ahmed Elbasha AdamDefender
-Musaab OmerMidfielder
-Faisal MusaMidfielder
12Badr EldinMidfielder
-Mohamed MusaMidfielder
-Balla GabirMidfielder
-Mohammed Sheikh EldinStriker
-Ramadan AlagabStriker
-Abdulrahman HassanStriker
1Daouda DiakitéGoalkeeper
4Ibrahim GnanouDefender
9Mamadou TallDefender
8M. PanandétiguiriDefender
-Djakaridja KoneMidfielder
12Mohamed KoffiMidfielder
10Charles KaboréMidfielder
19M. DaganoStriker
14Jonathan PitroipaMidfielder
-Préjuce Niguimbé NakoulmaStriker
22Narcisse YameogoStriker
3Adama SawadogoGoalkeeper
2Germain SanouGoalkeeper
-BakyDefender
6Paul KoulibalyDefender
15Florent RouambaMidfielder
11Mahamoudou KereMidfielder
-Alain TraoréMidfielder
-Bertrand TraoreMidfielder
-Aristide BancéStriker
-Abdou Razak TraoréMidfielder
18Wilfried Benjamin BalimaStriker
-Issiaka OuédraogoStriker
Players to Watch
Mohamed Ahmed Bashir (Bisha)
Mohamed Ahmed Bashir (Bisha)
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 9
Games Goals YC RC
4 2 0 0
The Al-Hilal player bagged a brace in their game against Angola and was actually on fire to make a case for the Falcons of Jediane. He could replicate a similar performance in this last group game.
Alain Traoré
Alain Traoré
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 0
Games Goals YC RC
2 1 0 0
Much depends on Traore as the Burkinabe go in for pride in their ultimate group fixture. At least leaving the tournament with some grace may appease the Stallions fans.
Prediction
It appears this may be an open game as both sides look set to outdo each other in a match that means a great deal to the north Africans, but one that will only save the face of the west Africans. It could end up in a stalemate.
Editor's Prediction
Sudan 1
Burkina Faso 1
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