Ivory Coast, defending champion, beat its neighbor, Burkina Faso, in the round of 16 of CAN 2025 (3-0). Relive the West African derby with our live commentary on France24.com.
Published on: 01/06/2026 - 4:00 p.m. Modified on: 01/06/2026 - 10:13 p.m.
Ivory Coast, defending champion, qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 African Cup in Morocco by easily defeating Burkina Faso (3-0) on Tuesday in Marrakech. The Elephants will challenge Mohamed Salah's Egypt in the next round, Saturday in Agadir, while all the contenders for the title will find themselves in a table with tempting posters.
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Relive the meeting with live commentary by our colleagues from RFI.
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Compositions from Ivory Coast - Burkina Faso
The Elephants XI: Fofana - Doué, Kossonou, Ndicka, Konan - Kessié, Inao Oulaï, I. Sangaré - Diallo Traoré, Diomandé, Guessand
The Stallions XI: Koffi - Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Nagalo, Kouassi - Irié, Ouédragogo, Simporé - Ouattara, L. Traoré.
The champion must assume his rank
The Elephants of Emerse Faé had a solid group stage, finishing at the top of Group F after a stunning victory against Gabon (3-2). Unlike the previous edition where they came close to early elimination before winning the title, this year the Ivorians immediately displayed a newfound technical mastery and serenity.
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With an experienced midfielder, made up of Franck Kessié and Ibrahim Sangaré, and a striking offensive animation, thanks in particular to the rise in power of the young Amad Diallo, the Elephants approach this round of 16 with confidence. For the reigning champions, the challenge is clear: not to miss their debut in the knockout phase to hope to keep their crown.
The ambition of the Stallions
On the other hand, Burkina Faso validated its ticket by finishing second in Group E, just behind Algeria. Under the leadership of their captain, the eternal Bertrand Traoré, the Burkinabè rely on a very compact defensive block led by Edmond Tapsoba. Historically, Burkina Faso loves the status of outsider and has often managed to thwart the big nations. Their tactical discipline and their physical impact will be their best weapons in trying to bring down the Ivorian neighbor.
At what time and on which channel to watch Ivory Coast - Burkina Faso
The CAN 2025 match between the Elephants and the Stallions will take place on Tuesday January 6, at 8 p.m. (Paris time), at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
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In France, the meeting will be broadcast on the channels of beIN Sports, official broadcaster of the competition.
In Africa, beIN Sports, New World TV, Canal+ CAN and the 100% CAN channel of Canal+ Africa are also broadcasting CAN 2025.
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