Ivory Coast 3-0 Burkina Faso: Amad shines and prepares for Egypt showdown
Ivory Coast secured a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal matchup against Egypt with a solid 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso.
The Manchester United winger Amad Diallo contributed both a goal and an assist during a commanding first half, leading the Elephants to an easy win in Marrakech.
Four of the last seven encounters between these teams had ended in draws, but Amad was determined not to add to that tally.
He netted the first goal and then provided the assist for Yan Diomande’s strike, with Bazoumana Toure sealing the win with a third goal late in the contest.
Ivory Coast will face Mohamed Salah and his teammates from Egypt in Agadir on Saturday.
This match marks a repeat of the 2006 final, where the North African squad emerged victorious via penalties following a scoreless draw.
Ivory Coast was the more dominant force in the match against a struggling Burkinabe side and could have increased their lead further were it not for some outstanding saves from Herve Koffi.
Published: 2026-01-06 21:08:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
