David GOMBE
Veteran strike Aristide Bance netted a first half brace to inspire Burkina Faso to a 2-1 win over South Sudan in a group B AFCON qualification game in Khartoum on Sunday.
South Sudan played on a neutral ground in Khartoum due to the closure of their main Stadium.
Bance fired the visitors into the lead on the 20th minute mark before adding a second eight minutes to the halftime breather.
The home side looked a better side in the second period and found a consolation deep in stoppage time thanks to a Stephen Pawaar strike.
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South Sudan are yet to register a point this campaign having lost twice.
Meanwhile in Kampala, Uganda overcame Malawi 2-0 at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole courtesy of goals from Emmanuel Okwi and Fahad Bayo.
The Cranes top group B on goal difference but level on points with second placed Burkina Faso.