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Amad punches the air after scoring for Cote d'Ivoire

Key Takeaways:

Ivory Coast sealed a 3–0 victory over Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16
Amad Diallo scored the opener in the 20th minute and assisted Yan Diomande’s goal in the 32nd minute
Ivory Coast will face Egypt in the quarterfinals after yesterday’s commanding win

Match Analysis

Ivory Coast delivered a clinical performance to become the final team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, overcoming Burkina Faso 3–0 in the round of 16. The Elephants asserted control early, displaying attacking intent from the outset. Franck Kessié nearly gave his side the lead in the 15th minute but was unable to convert the opportunity.

Just five minutes later, persistent pressure resulted in the opener: Amad Diallo cut into the penalty area and finished from close range to make it 1–0.

FULL-TIME! 🇨🇮🇧🇫
Côte d'Ivoire with a 3-0 win over Burkina Faso. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | @tecnomobile pic.twitter.com/X6fOF7IF9H
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) January 6, 2026

Key Player Performances

Amad Diallo was instrumental throughout, following his opening goal by creating the second in the 32nd minute. The winger surged down the right before delivering a low cross for Yan Diomande, who confidently struck to double the Elephants’ advantage.

Burkina Faso’s best chance came in the 40th minute when Dango Ouattara’s effort struck the right post, sparing Ivory Coast’s defence and maintaining their two-goal cushion heading into the break.

Sealing the Result and What’s Next

With just three minutes of regular time left, Bazoumana Touré put the tie beyond doubt. Launching a swift counter from his own half, he advanced down the left flank before slotting home to complete a comprehensive 3–0 win.

Ivory Coast’s emphatic victory means they advance to a quarterfinal showdown with Egypt, promising an intense contest as they continue their pursuit of continental glory.