Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM

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Ivory Coast defeated Burkina Faso 3-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 on Monday, January 6, 2026, securing their place in the quarterfinals. Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored the opening goal and assisted another, contributing to Ivory Coast becoming the first defending champions since 2010 to reach the quarterfinals. The match took place in Marrakesh, Morocco, with Bazoumana Toure adding a third goal late in the game. Ivory Coast will now face Egypt in Agadir on Saturday for a spot in the semifinals. This victory breaks a streak of seven previous title holders failing to reach the quarterfinals since Egypt's successful title defense in 2010.

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Herve Koffi 35% Yan Diomande 40% Marrakesh 40% Agadir 40% Adamo Nagalo ×240% Manchester United ×350% Bazoumana Toure ×260% Egypt ×370% Amad Diallo ×475% Burkina Faso ×680% Africa Cup of Nations ×385% Ivory Coast ×790%

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Ivory Coast

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