Ivory Coast Crushes Burkina Faso and Sets Up Clash with Egypt in the Quarterfinals
The Ivory Coast national team achieved a big victory over their neighbor Burkina Faso with a 3-0 win in the round of 16 match of the Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.
Thus, the defending champions set up a meeting with the Egyptian team, the record holder for the most titles in the tournament, in the quarterfinals.
The Elephants largely settled matters early by scoring two early goals, the first in the 20th minute by Amad Diallo, and Yan Doumbia's goal in the 32nd minute.
The outcome was sealed in the 87th minute with a goal from substitute Bazumana Touré, allowing Frank Kessié's teammates to advance to the next round and eliminating the Stallions of Burkina Faso.
Thus, the defending champions set up a meeting with the Egyptian team, the record holder for the most titles in the tournament, in the quarterfinals.
The Elephants largely settled matters early by scoring two early goals, the first in the 20th minute by Amad Diallo, and Yan Doumbia's goal in the 32nd minute.
The outcome was sealed in the 87th minute with a goal from substitute Bazumana Touré, allowing Frank Kessié's teammates to advance to the next round and eliminating the Stallions of Burkina Faso.
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