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Burkina Faso edge Gabon to reach Cup of Nations quarter-finals

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January 23, 2022 Gabon coach Patrice Neveu with Jean-Noel Amonome after the match REUTERS

Burkina Faso held off a gallant rearguard action from 10-man Gabon to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 7-6 victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their last-16 tie in Limbe on Sunday.

Ismahila Ouedraogo netted the decisive kick to ensure they are the first side into the last eight after an incident-packed and energy sapping clash.

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