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Ivory Coast Eliminates Burkina Faso from AFCON 2025, Sets Quarter-Final Clash with Egypt

Ivory Coast Eliminates Burkina Faso from AFCON 2025, Sets Quarter-Final Clash with Egypt

06 January 2026at20:57

Ivory Coast secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025" after defeating Burkina Faso three goals to nil in their Round of 16 clash on Tuesday evening.

The Ivorian national team asserted their dominance from the opening minutes of the match, concluding the first half with a two-goal advantage.

Amad Diallo opened the scoring in the 20th minute, before Yann Diomande doubled the lead in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on Ivory Coast's sustained attacking pressure.

In the second half, Ivory Coast maintained their organized performance, keeping a clean sheet, before Bazoumana Touré sealed the victory with the third goal in the 87th minute.

With this victory, Ivory Coast will now face Egypt in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled for next Saturday at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

How did Ivory Coast secure their victory against Burkina Faso in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16?

Ivory Coast secured a dominant 3-0 win over Burkina Faso, with goals from Amad Diallo, Yann Diomande, and Bazoumana Touré, asserting control from the first half. The full match details reveal their strategic performance.

What does Ivory Coast's win against Burkina Faso mean for their AFCON 2025 journey?

This decisive 3-0 victory propels Ivory Coast into the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, where they are now scheduled to face Egypt. The upcoming match is set for next Saturday at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).
Cote d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso
CAF Africa Cup of Nations

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