Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso: Confirmed line-ups for AFCON round of 16 tie
Amd Diallo starts in attack for Ivory Coast
Three-time Afcon champions Ivory Coast are looking to progress to the quarter finals when they take on Burkina Faso in Marrakech.
The Elephants have won on both occasions when these sides have met at Afcon before.
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Ivory Coast team news
Ivory Coast were able to make 10 changes for the final group game against Gabon so are back to full strength this evening.
Ivory Coast XI: Fofana; Doue, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Sangare, Oulai; Diallo, Guuuessand, Diomande
Burkina Faso team news
Goalkeeper Herve Koffi is fit after a thigh injury and is able to start, while Cyriaque Irie was also a doubt for Burkina Faso but has made the big game.
Burkina Faso XI: Koffi; Yago, Dayo, Tapsoba, Kouuassi; Ouedraogo, Simpore; Ouattara, Nnagalo, Irie; Traore
How to watch Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso: TV channel, online live stream
Kick-off on Tuesday is at 7pm UK time. In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channel. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports app.
The stats for Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso
- Ivory Coast are unbeaten in their last seven AFCON matches
- Ivory Coast have won nine of their 20 meetings with Burkina Faso
- Burkina Faso have never beaten Ivory Coast in an AFCON match
- Four of the last seven meetings between the sides have ended in draws
- Ivory Coast scored seven goals across their three group-stage matches
- Burkina Faso conceded just two goals in the group stage