Côte d’Ivoire go face Burkina Faso for AFCON Round of 16

Na jam jam wey dey hot as Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso go battle am out for AFCON Round of 16!

Dis match dey happen for Grand Stade Marrakech on January 6, 2026, and dem go kickoff around 20h00 local time. Na by as them dey share border of 545 kilometers, dem two Naija brothers fit understand each other well-well.

This na the first time dem go dey clash for knockout stage for AFCON. Past meetings don show say Côte d’Ivoire sabi control di game, dem don win three times, while Burkina Faso only get three wins from 20 meetings. E no go easy for the Stallions as dem never win any knockout game in open play before.

Last-last, Côte d’Ivoire dey hot as defending champions and dem don dey unbeaten for their last seven AFCON matches. For group stage, dem carry two victories and one draw, plus dem dey score most of their goals in second half. Na true say they sabi show strength when time don reach.

Burkina Faso dey carry their own swagger enter dis matchup. Dem don progress from group stage with two wins and one loss, showing say dem no be pushovers. Dey dey known for their strong physicality—no wonder dem dey call dem Stallions!

For previous encounters, Côte d’Ivoire don beat Burkina Faso for both AFCON meetings, none of dem don score against Ivory Coast yet. But na football, anything fit happen. As dem dey come prepared, Burkina Faso fit shake dem if dem no take am easy!

Now na di time for strategies and tactics! Côte d’Ivoire coach Emerse Faé don dey unbeaten since him take over, while Burkina Faso coach dey try find how to upset di giants. Who go carry dey day? Is it going to be di Elephants or di Stallions?

Fans fit expect plenty drama, tension, and maybe some shocks. Dis na knockout stage—if you lose, you go pack your load! We dey wait for di ball to roll, as we know say e go be classic clash!

So, make we sit down for our chairs, sip on our zobo, and enjoy as we watch dis epic showdown. No matter who win, as Naija fans, na our love for the game wey dey matter most!