Algeria snagged a last minute goal to hold Burkina Faso to a 2-2 draw and keep their dreams of standing a chance of advancing to the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 alive. The Algerians needed a favorable result for them to stand a chance of progressing further into the tournament after picking a single point in their opening match against Angola. Burkina Faso seized an early lead in the third minute of first-half stoppage time with Mohamed Konate skillfully heading home a well-placed cross, evading the offside trap. However, Algeria bounced back in the 51st minute as Baghdad Bounedjah equalized with a precise finish from a box rebound. Despite Burkina Faso going ahead 2-1 courtesy of Bertrand Traore's penalty conversion, Algeria displayed resilience. In the 95th minute, Bounedjah secured a dramatic 2-2 draw with a remarkable header from a free-kick, marking his second goal of the game and third in the tournament. This result leaves Burkina Faso disappointed, as a win would have guaranteed their spot in the round of 16 after their 1-0 triumph over Mauritania in the first match. Now, they must secure a positive outcome against Angola in their final group game to advance. Meanwhile, Algeria eyes a promising match against Mauritania, who suffered a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening encounter to stand a chance of progression.