Match report
Ivory Coast Secures 3-0 Victory Over Burkina Faso in Africa Cup of Nations
Ivory Coast
3–0
FT
Burkina Faso
Jan 6, 2026
In a decisive match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast triumphed over Burkina Faso with a convincing 3-0 victory. A. Diallo and Y. Diomande scored in the first half, and Bazoumana Touré added a late goal, ensuring Ivory Coast's dominance throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ivory Coast 3–0 Burkina Faso
- • A. Diallo opened the scoring at the 20th minute
- • Y. Diomande doubled Ivory Coast's lead at 32 minutes
- • Bazoumana Touré sealed the victory with a goal at 87 minutes
- • Burkina Faso's A. Nagalo received a yellow card in the 5th minute
- • Ivory Coast saw C. Inao Oulaï and I. Sangaré receive yellow cards
Lineups
Ivory Coast
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Fofana (G)
- 17 G. Doue (D)
- 7 O. Kossounou (D)
- 21 E. Ndicka (D)
- 3 G. Konan (D)
- 8 F. Kessie (M)
- 18 I. Sangare (M)
- 19 C. Inao Oulai (M)
- 15 A. Diallo (F)
- 22 E. Guessand (F)
- 26 Y. Diomande (F)
Substitutes
- 2 O. Diomande
- 4 J. Seri
- 5 A. Zohouri
- 6 S. Fofana
- 9 V. Bayo
- 10 W. Zaha
- 11 J. Krasso
- 12 W. Boly
- 13 C. Operi
- 14 O. Diakite
- 16 M. Kone
- 20 E. Agbadou
- 23 A. Lafont
- 24 B. Toure
- 25 J. Gbamin
Burkina Faso
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 16 H. Koffi (G)
- 25 S. Yago (D)
- 14 I. Dayo (D)
- 12 E. Tapsoba (D)
- 4 A. Nagalo (D)
- 26 A. Kouassi (D)
- 7 D. Ouattara (M)
- 24 S. Simpore (M)
- 18 I. Ouedraogo (M)
- 21 C. Irie (M)
- 2 L. Traore (F)
Substitutes
- 23 K. Nikiema
- 1 F. Ouedraogo
- 3 A. Ayinde
- 5 N. Djiga
- 9 I. Kabore
- 17 S. Aziz Ki
- 8 C. Badolo
- 20 G. Sangare
- 22 I. Toure
- 6 M. Zougrana
- 11 O. Bouda
- 27 P. Kabore
- 19 G. Minoungou
- 10 B. Traore
Timeline
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5' Burkina Faso Card · Yellow CardA. NagaloFoul
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20' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal GoalA. Diallo -
32' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal GoalY. Diomande · Assist: A. Diallo -
42' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Nagalo · On: I. Touré -
46' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Traore · On: G. Minoungou -
63' Ivory Coast Card · Yellow CardC. Inao OulaïFoul
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66' Ivory Coast Card · Yellow CardI. SangareArgument
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71' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 3Off: Steeve Yago · On: I. Kabore -
71' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Irie · On: Bertrand Traoré -
75' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Guessand · On: J. Krasso -
75' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Diomande · On: Bazoumana Touré -
79' Burkina Faso subst · Substitution 5Off: Ismahila Ouédraogo · On: O. Bouda -
81' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Inao Oulaï · On: S. Fofana -
81' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Diallo · On: Oumar Diakité -
87' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal GoalBazoumana Touré -
90'+3 Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Kossounou · On: O. Diomande
Match Stats
| Stat | Ivory Coast | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 82% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 481 | 359 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 431 | 294 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Diallo's early goal in the 20th minute set the tone for Ivory Coast's commanding performance
- ▸ Y. Diomande's quick follow-up goal at 32 minutes effectively squashed any hopes of a comeback by Burkina Faso
- ▸ Bazoumana Touré's late goal in the 87th minute confirmed Ivory Coast's supremacy in the match