Ivory Coast - Ecuador

The Liverpool forward proved the difference in a pulsating quarter-final

The final two spots in the last eight were secured by Algeria and Ivory Coast

The group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 officially came to an end today

Both sides appeared far more concerned with avoiding defeat than chasing a statement victory

Ivory Coast began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory