Ivory Coast’s Young Guns Rewrite AFCON History in Morocco: 3-0 Over Burkina Faso
6 January 2026
Ivory Coast’s Young Guns Light Up AFCON 2025
Ivory Coast delivered a statement by defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Record-Breaking Impact from Substitutes
According to Stats Foot, the Elephants extended the AFCON record for goals by substitutes to 20, pushing Egypt to second place with 19.
Youth Duo Deliver in the Big Moment
Yan Diomandi and Bazoumana Touré, both 19, scored the second and third goals, highlighting the emergence of Ivory Coast’s young core.
Next Up: Egypt in a Classic AFCON Tie
The win sets up a quarterfinal with Egypt, a true AFCON classic that could shape the tournament’s title bid. The future is bright for the Ivorians, and the senior squad might want to check their calendars—the youngsters are already booking the highlight reels.
