Cote d’Ivoire have qualified for the Quarter-finals of the Africa Nations Cup 2023 after defeating defending champion, Senegal.
After playing 1-1 at regulation time, Ivory Coast defeated Senegal 5-4 on Penalties.
Franck Kessie’s decisive kick helped the Elephants seal their place for the quarter-finals after Mousaa Niakhate missed his kick for Senegal.
Senegal took the lead after only four minutes of the match through Habib Diallo’s volley from a cross by Mane.
Ivory Coast took possession of the game and equalised in the 86 minutes via penalty spot after Mendy fouled Pepe.
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