What You Need to Know
Ivory Coast secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 in Marrakech. The team will face Egypt in the next round on Saturday. The match showcased Ivory Coast’s dominance, with key contributions from players including Diallo and Manchester United’s star, who assisted the second goal.
Africa. Ivory Coast secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 in Marrakech on Tuesday evening. They will face Egypt in the next round on Saturday at 8 PM local time (7 PM GMT).
The players under coach Emerse Faé faced little difficulty in this match, which was largely one-sided. With their outstanding performance in the tournament, Diallo opened the scoring with a beautiful goal over goalkeeper Kofi in the 20th minute. Just a few minutes later, Manchester United star assisted the second goal scored by Yan Diomande in the 32nd minute.
In the final minutes, Touré sealed the qualification for the Ivorians with a stunning run from his own penalty area to the opposing net in the 87th minute. Ivory Coast will meet Egypt in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-Final Matches Schedule 2025:
Mali – Senegal (Friday 17:00)
Cameroon – Morocco (Friday 20:00)
Algeria – Nigeria (Saturday 17:00)
Egypt – Ivory Coast (Saturday 20:00)
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a premier football tournament in Africa, showcasing the continent’s top national teams. Established in 1957, it has grown in stature and competitiveness, attracting significant attention from fans and media alike. The tournament is held every two years, with nations vying for the prestigious title and a chance to represent Africa on the global stage.
Ivory Coast has a rich football history, having won the AFCON title twice, in 1992 and 2015. The team is known for its talented players and strong performances in international competitions.
