"Amad Diallo scored one goal and created another to continue his excellent form in Morocco as the defending champions Cote d'Ivoire eased past Burkina Faso 3-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 game in Marrakech on Tuesday. Cote d'Ivoire will face the seven-time winners Egypt in a heavyweight quarter-final in Agadir on Saturday, a repeat of the 2006 decider where the north African side triumphed on penalties after a 0-0 draw."
"Yan Diomande and Bazoumana Toure were also on target for Emerse Fae's team as they dominated the contest against an outgunned Burkina Faso and might have won by a greater margin but for some excellent goalkeeping from Herve Koffi. Diallo will go back to a new manager at Manchester United after the finals having been one of the standout players at the tournament so far with three goals and an assist, driving the Ivorians' impressive title defence."
Cote d'Ivoire defeated Burkina Faso 3-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match in Marrakech, with Amad Diallo scoring and creating a goal. Diallo opened the scoring in the 20th minute after dribbling past defenders and lifting the ball into the net. He then provided a low cross that led to Yan Diomande's 32nd-minute finish following Franck Kessie's clever leave. Bazoumana Toure added a late goal by slotting in at the near post. Herve Koffi produced several saves that limited the margin. Cote d'Ivoire will meet Egypt in the quarter-finals.
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