Defending champions Ivory Coast produced a masterclass performance to beat Burkina Faso 3-0, in the last round of 16 fixture on Tuesday night at the Grand Stade de Marrakech to seal their quarter-final berth.
The Elephants opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Amad Diallo who connected Evann Guesand’s cross .
Yan Diamonde doubled the lead as the Ivorians held on for 2-0 comfortble lead heading into the interval.
The 2nd half was no different, as the holders continued with their high-pressing game, and Guess, who was passed on the ball in a counterattack, beat the goalkeeper from a tight angle to seal the victory.
The Elephants will face seven-time champions Egypt in the last quarter-final on Saturday.
Quarter-finals confirmed fixtures
9th Jan, 2026-Senegal vs Mali-Stade Ibn Batouta-Tanger-7pm
9th Jan, 2026-Morocco vs Cameroon-Prince Moulay Abdellah-10pm
10th Jan, 2026-Algeria vs Nigeria-Stade de Marrakech-7pm
10th Jan, 2026 – Egypt vs Ivory Coast – Stade de Adrar – 10pm
