Ivory Coast's Manchester United Player to Face Egypt in AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals
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Manchester United winger Amad Diallo once again showcased his quality on the international stage. His action became the opener for Ivory Coast's victory over Burkina Faso in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup 2026.
The Ivory Coast national team advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Africa Cup 2025 after defeating the Burkina Faso national team with a score of 3-0 at Stade de Marrakech, Ouahat Sidi Brahim, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Ivory Coast's three goals were scored by Amad Diallo, Yan Diomande, and Bazoumana Toure.
Next, Ivory Coast is awaited by Egypt in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup 2025. The duel between the two teams will take place at Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 02:00 WIB.
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Ivory Coast attacked from the start of the match. Amad Diallo opened Ivory Coast's lead in the 20th minute through an individual action that passed several players before breaking into Burkina Faso's goal. 1-0 Ivory Coast leads.
Ivory Coast doubled the advantage to 2-0 in the 32nd minute. This time, a pull-back pass from Amad was converted by Yan Diomande into a goal.
Burkina Faso's chance to reduce the deficit failed after Dango Ouattara's shot hit the post.
Towards the end of the match, precisely in the 87th minute, it was Ivory Coast who added a goal through Bazoumana Toure who beat Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi.
The 3-0 score for the defending Champion's victory remained unchanged.
