AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast and Algeria book last quarter-final spots
The Elephants trampled over Burkina Faso with a controlled 3-0 display in Marrakesh, setting up a quarter-final clash against Egypt. Meanwhile Algeria have Adil Boulbina to thank for after the young forward found the net in the 119th minute to avoid a penalty shootout against DR Congo. With most of the favourites having booked their spots for the quarter finals, we discuss whether a new tier has been formed in African football and whether this is a positive change for the continent.