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AFCON 2023: Cote d’Ivoire Edge Out Defending Champion, Senegal 5-4 Via Penalties

Cote d’Ivoire players celebrating their victory over Senegal 

 

 

 

By Richard Otega Enyeh 

 

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 sealed 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 Mane cross.

Ivory Coast took possession of the game and equalised in the 86 minutes via penalty spot after Mendy fouled Pepe.

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