"Ivory Coast's final group match on December 31 proved the most dramatic, as they recovered from an early 2-0 deficit against Gabon inside the opening 21 minutes, before Jean-Philippe Krasso pulled a goal back prior to half time and late strikes from Evann Guessand and Bazoumana Toure, the latter in stoppage time, completed a 3-2 win to secure top spot."
"Historically, Ivory Coast boast a strong AFCON pedigree as three-time champions who consistently progress deep into the tournament, a record reinforced by an ongoing seven-match unbeaten run at AFCON finals, including four wins. In head-to-head terms, Ivory Coast have faced Burkina Faso 20 times across all competitions and hold the advantage with nine wins to Burkina Faso's three, alongside eight draws, while remaining unbeaten in their two previous AFCON meetings, drawing in 2010 and winning 2-0 in 2012."
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso takes place Tuesday night in Marrakech. Ivory Coast topped Group F on goal difference after a 1-0 win over Mozambique, a 1-1 draw with Cameroon and a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Gabon. Ivory Coast are three-time AFCON champions and carry a seven-match unbeaten run at AFCON finals. Ivory Coast have a superior head-to-head record over Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso advanced from Group E with wins over Equatorial Guinea and Sudan and a defeat to Algeria. Ivory Coast report no new injuries and expect Yahia Fofana to return in goal.
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