The only thing separating these two sides at the moment is a single goal. Burkina Faso have scored twice in the first two matches, while Sudan have managed just one.

A draw would be enough for Burkina Faso to secure qualification for the next round, even if Equatorial Guinea were to beat Algeria in the other group match. That scenario strongly suggests a cautious approach from Burkina Faso, who will be focused on game management rather than taking unnecessary risks.