Ivory Coast pulled off a stunning comeback on the final day of the group stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. Trailing 2-0, the Elephants turned the game around to win 3-2 against Gabon and finish at the top of Group F.
Next 6th of January, Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16.
Goal Timeline: Ivory Coast vs Gabon
11’: Guélor Kanga opens the scoring for Gabon (0-1).
21’: Denis Bouanga doubles the lead with a stunning strike (0-2).
44’: Jean-Philippe Krasso pulls one back for Ivory Coast, assisted by Wilfried Zaha (1-2).
84’: Evann Guessand heads in the equalizer from a corner (2-2).
90+1’: Bazoumana Touré seals the comeback with a decisive header (3-2).
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso on January 6
Thanks to this victory, Ivory Coast secured first place in Group F and will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16.
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM local time / 7:00 PM GMT
Venue: Grand Stade de Marrakech
👉 Official source: www.cafonline.com
This clash promises to be thrilling: Ivory Coast, the reigning champion, takes on Burkina Faso’s Stallions, a team renowned for its physical style and quick transitions.
Full List of Burkina Faso Players for AFCON 2025
After qualifying from the group stage, Burkina Faso heads into the Round of 16 with a strong and experienced squad. The Stallions, known for their physical style and tactical discipline, will rely on their key players to pull off an upset against Ivory Coast.
Below is the official list of the 25 players selected to represent Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, under the guidance of head coach Brama Traoré.
| Name | Position | Club (Country) |
|---|---|---|
| Hervé KOFFI | Goalkeeper | RC Lens (France) |
| Kilian NIKIEMA | Goalkeeper | ADO La Haye (Netherlands) |
| Farid OUEDRAOGO | Goalkeeper | AS Vita Club (RD Congo) |
| Nasser Yacouba DJIGA | Defender | Wrexham AFC (UK) |
| Adamo NAGALO | Defender | PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) |
| Issoufou DAYO | Defender | Umm Salal SC (Qatar) |
| Issa KABORE | Defender | Wrexham AFC (UK) |
| Edmond TAPSOBA | Defender | Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) |
| Arsène Guy KOUASSI | Defender | AC Ajaccio (France) |
| Steeve Farid YAGO | Defender | Aris Limassol (Cyprus) |
| Rachid AYINDE | Defender | Jong KAA Gent (Belgium) |
| Ismahila OUÉDRAOGO | Midfielder | Odense BK (Denmark) |
| Saidou SIMPORÉ | Midfielder | National Bank Egypt (Egypt) |
| Blati Touré | Midfielder | FC Pyramids (Egypt) |
| Gustavo Sangaré | Midfielder | FC Noah (Armenia) |
| Stéphane Aziz KI | Midfielder | Wydad Athletic Club (Morocco) |
| Cédric BADOLO | Midfielder | Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) |
| Mohamed ZOUNGRANA | Midfielder | Mouloudia Club (Algeria) |
| Bertrand TRAORÉ | Forward | Sunderland (UK) |
| Georgi Minougou | Forward | FC Pyramids (Egypt) |
| Dango Ouattara | Forward | Brentford (UK) |
| Cyriaque Bi Irié KALOU | Forward | Fribourg (UK) |
| Pierre Landry KABORÉ | Forward | JK Trans Narva (Estonia) |
| Franck Lassina TRAORE | Forward | Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) |
| Ousséni BOUDA | Forward | Earthquakes San José (USA) |
If you want to see the full list of Ivory Coast’s squad, don’t hesitate to check out our article: Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
Official Round of 16 Schedule (CAF)
Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Senegal vs Sudan – 5:00 PM local / 4:00 PM GMT – Grand Stade de Tangier
- Mali vs Tunisia – 8:00 PM local / 7:00 PM GMT – Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca
Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Morocco vs Tanzania – 5:00 PM local / 4:00 PM GMT – Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
- South Africa vs Cameroon – 8:00 PM local / 7:00 PM GMT – Stade Al Medina, Rabat
Monday, January 5, 2026
- Egypt vs Benin – 5:00 PM local / 4:00 PM GMT – Grand Stade d’Agadir
- Nigeria vs Mozambique – 8:00 PM local / 7:00 PM GMT – Complexe Sportif de Fès
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Algeria vs DR Congo – 5:00 PM local / 4:00 PM GMT – Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan, Rabat
- Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso – 8:00 PM local / 7:00 PM GMT – Grand Stade de Marrakech
*Photos CAF & AbidjanNet
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