The Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing: the last Round of 16 match wrapped up Tuesday night, and the competition is heating up. After a stunning 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso, reigning champions Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) will face Egypt this Saturday, January 10, in a thrilling quarterfinal clash.
Who else is through? Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, and Algeria. Expect explosive matchups ahead!
Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso Result
From the very first whistle, the Elephants set the pace and piled on the chances. With goals from Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, and Bazoumana Touré, Ivory Coast cruised to a 3-0 win and booked their spot in the quarterfinals.
- 20th minute: Diallo, the Manchester United striker, opened the scoring and lit up the match.
- Moments later, he delivered a perfect assist to Diomande for 2-0.
- Finally, in the 87th minute, Touré sealed the victory with a third goal.
Match Stars: Talents That Make Fans Dream
This victory wouldn’t be complete without highlighting the three heroes who thrilled Ivorian supporters:
- Amad Diallo – At just 22 years old (born July 11, 2002), Diallo is emerging as one of the revelations of AFCON 2025. With 3 goals and 1 assist so far, he’s proving to be a key player. Currently with Manchester United, he wears the No. 15 jersey for Ivory Coast. His speed and precision make him a constant threat to opposing defenses.
- Yan Diomande – Born November 14, 2006, this young prodigy plays in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig as a left winger. For the national team, he lines up as a forward and proudly wears the No. 26 jersey.
- Bazoumana Touré – Born March 2, 2006, the Ivorian striker, wearing No. 24, currently plays for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Germany. Positioned as a left winger, he sealed the win against Burkina Faso with a goal in the 87th minute, confirming his decisive role in the squad.
If you want to discover the full Ivory Coast squad, check out our article: Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
AFCON 2025 Quarterfinal Teams and Their Journey
- Senegal: First to qualify with a 3-1 win over Mali.
- Mali: Defeated Tunisia on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
- Morocco: Edged past Tanzania (1-0).
- Cameroon: Beat South Africa (2-1).
- Nigeria: Crushed Mozambique (4-0).
- Algeria: Narrow victory over DR Congo (1-0).
- Egypt: Dominated Benin (3-1).
Ivory Coast joins these giants with an impressive trajectory. Senegal, the 2022 winner, fell to Ivory Coast in the Round of 16 at the last AFCON 2023. Cameroon, five-time champion (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017), remains a powerhouse. And Egypt, the record holder with 7 titles—including a historic three-peat from 2006 to 2010—promises an electrifying clash against the Elephants.
For the record:
- Mali: 10 historic titles.
- Morocco: Last triumph in 1976.
- Nigeria: 3 wins (1980, 1994, 2013).
- Algeria: 2 titles (1990, 2019).
- Ivory Coast: 3 crowns (1992, 2015, 2023).
AFCON 2025 Quarterfinal Fixtures
- Mali vs Senegal – Friday, January 9, 4:00 PM GMT. Result: 0-1 in favor of Senegal.
- Cameroon vs Morocco – Friday, January 9, 7:00 PM GMT. Result: 0-2 in favor of Morocco.
- Nigeria vs Algeria – Saturday, January 10, 16:00 GMT
- Ivory Coast vs Egypt – Saturday, January 10, 20:00 GMT
Ivory Coast vs Egypt: A Historic Clash Ahead
Egypt, seven-time champions (including the legendary 2006–2010 three-peat), will face Ivory Coast, the reigning titleholders. This showdown promises fireworks and could be a turning point in AFCON 2025.
Want to catch every moment and get expert analysis? Stay tuned—the AFCON final is coming up on January 18!
