Amad Diallo celebrates scoring a goal for Ivory Coast against Burkina Faso in round of 16 at AFCON.
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Amad inspires Ivory Coast into AFCON quarters

Defending champions Ivory Coast became the eighth team to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals as they eased past neighbours Burkina Faso 3-0 in Marrakesh on Tuesday, with Amad Diallo delivering another AFCON masterclass.
Jan 6, 2026, 09:49 pm - Ed Dove

Match Timeline

Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso
  • KO
  • 5
  • 20
  • 32
  • 42
  • HT
  • 45
  • 63
  • 66
  • 71
  • 75
  • 79
  • 81
  • 87
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Côte d'Ivoire 3, Burkina Faso 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Côte d'Ivoire 3, Burkina Faso 0.
90'+5'
Attempt missed. Oumar Diakité (Côte d'Ivoire) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Franck Kessie following a fast break.
Match Stats
CIVBKA
Possession
57.9%
42.157.9
42.1%
Shots on Goal
4
2
Shot Attempts
21
8
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
5
2
Saves
2
1