Burkina Faso vs Senegal: Prediction, TV, live stream, team news, kick off time, h2h results - preview today

The Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals get underway this afternoon as pre-tournament favourites Senegal take on Burkina Faso for a place in the final.

Runners up in 2013 and third-placed in 2017, Burkina Faso could continue their upward trajectory and further consolidate their place towards the top of the African game by beating a team who, despite their riches in talent, have never lifted the AFCON.

Beating finalists in 2019, manager Aliou Cisse has barely had his team firing on all cylinders thus far but, crucially, Senegal are grinding their way through the tournament. It might not be pretty but, frankly, teams who win the top prizes on the international stage rarely are.

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If Senegal can continue to absorb pressure and rely on their individuals, a second final in quick succession