An all-West African knockout awaits as Ivory Coast face Burkina Faso with a place in the AFCON quarterfinals on the line.
Ivory Coast topped Group F unbeaten, combining resilience with attacking depth, including a dramatic comeback win over Gabon that underlined their tournament pedigree.
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Burkina Faso arrive in strong form after finishing second in Group E, winning two of their three matches and showing efficiency at both ends of the pitch.
This will be the nations’ first AFCON knockout meeting, despite a long head-to-head history. Both sides scored five goals in the group stage, setting the stage for an open, high-tempo contest where fine margins may decide the outcome.
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Africa Picks highlights goals markets as the standout angle, while Ivory Coast’s experience and recent dominance in this matchup give them a narrow edge in a fixture that could stretch deep into the night.
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