Malawi, Burkina Faso to face off at Bingu Stadium in Africa Cup of Nations

Lilongwe, Malawi

The Malawi national football team will face off against the Burkina Faso national football team at the Bingu National Stadium on January 13, 2024, in a match that will decide who advances to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Malawi's chances

Malawi will be looking to make the most of their home advantage and secure a win that would see them progress to the next round of the competition. The Flames have a strong record at home, having won their last three matches at the Bingu National Stadium.

However, Burkina Faso will be no pushovers. The Stallions are ranked 55th in the world by FIFA, 20 places higher than Malawi. They also have a number of experienced players in their squad, including Bertrand Traore and Alain Traore.

Burkina Faso's chances

Burkina Faso will be looking to build on their impressive performance in the group stage, where they finished top of their group with two wins and a draw.

The Stallions have a good record against Malawi, having won three of their four previous meetings. They will also be confident of getting a result in Lilongwe, having won their last two away matches.

What's at stake

The winner of the match will advance to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. Malawi will be looking to reach the knockout stages for the first time since 2010, while Burkina Faso will be hoping to make it to the last 16 for the second time in a row.

The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair, with both teams having a chance of victory.