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

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

Summary

Ivory Coast defeated Burkina Faso 3-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to advance to the quarterfinals. Amad Diallo scored the first goal and helped create the second, while Bazoumana Toure added a third goal. Ivory Coast will now face Egypt in the quarterfinals.

Key Facts

  • Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in the AFCON knockout stage.
  • Amad Diallo scored the first goal and assisted on the second goal for Ivory Coast.
  • Ivory Coast's third goal was scored by Bazoumana Toure.
  • Burkina Faso's Adamo Nagalo received a yellow card early in the match.
  • A Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review confirmed Ivory Coast's first goal.
  • Ivory Coast will play against Egypt next in the quarterfinals.
  • Egypt has won the AFCON title a record seven times.
  • Burkina Faso's team made several changes during the match to try to improve their performance.

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