Burkina Faso 1 - Niger 0

Niamey saw hosts Niger play Burkina Faso.  The Burkinabe needed a victory in order to keep pressure on runaway group leaders Congo.  The first half did not bring about any scoring.

With just under ten minutes left to play, Burkina Faso swung in a cross from the left flank toward Jonathan Pitroipa (pictured).  Niger goalkeeper Kassaly Douada desperately lunged at the cross, but all he did was pop it up into the air.  Pitroipa readjusted to the ball and nodded it home for the 1-0 lead.  Burkina Faso held on, and they win 1-0 on the road.  As a result, Niger are eliminated from the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Congo 10 pts +5
Burkina 6 pts +1
Gabon 4 pts -3
Niger OUT

Goals
Burkina Faso
Jonathan Pitroipa 81

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85FwBbQo6_E