Burkina Faso secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Mauritania in their Africa Cup of Nations opener in Group D. Bertrand Traore scored a 96th-minute penalty to seal the win for Burkina Faso. The substitute sent Mauritania keeper Babacar Niasse the wrong way from the spot after a foul in the penalty area. Despite a strong performance, Mauritania was unable to secure their first Afcon win. Burkina Faso, who have reached the semi-finals in three of the past five Afcons, did not perform at their best in this match.