Ivory Coast Triumphs in AFCON 2023: Senegal Succumbs to Penalties in Dramatic Showdown
Match statistics
.png) Senegal 1 |
African Cup of Nations 2023 Round 16 |
.png) 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Penalties
|
5 |
|
Habib Diallo 4'
|
Frank Kessie 86' | |
| Sadio Mane 59' | Christian Kwame 82' | |
| Habib Diallo 66' | Jean Seri 90' | |
| Lamine Camara 72' | Serge Aurier 95' | |
| Edouard Mendy 84' |
| 12 | Shots | 8 |
| 3 | Shots on goal | 4 |
| 43% | Possession | 57% |
| 435 | Pass | 577 |
| 78% | Accuracy of Pass | 84% |
| 25 4 |
Fouls Yellow cards |
26 3 |
| 2 | Red cards | 3 |
| 0 | Offside | 0 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
Match overview
In an exciting 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match, Senegal faced Ivory Coast on 29 January 2024.
The match was played in Yamoussoukro, where fans were eagerly anticipating an exciting encounter.
Pre-match scenario
Ivory Coast had a turbulent group stage at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. They started their campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau before losing to Nigeria and suffering a crushing 4-0 defeat at the hands of Equatorial Guinea.
The tournament format allowed four of the six teams that finished third in the groups a place in the knockout rounds.
The struggle of Ivory Coast
The Elephants found themselves in a difficult position, having to wait until the final round of play to see if they would face a catastrophic group stage exit.
Morocco's 1-0 win over Zambia narrowly confirmed Ivory Coast's place in the round of 16.
Administrative chaos
What added to the drama was that the Ivorian Football Federation sacked its coach, Jean-Louis Gasset, in the middle of the tournament.
This unexpected move left the team in a state of uncertainty and raised questions about their performance in the upcoming matches.
The big match
The African powerhouses have given Ivory Coast the very easy task of taking on defending champions Senegal tonight for a place in the quarter-finals. The last time Ivory Coast beat the Teranga Lions was nine years ago.
Senegal national team
The Senegal squad included players such as Edouard Mendy, Ismael Jacobs, Moussa Nyakhati, Abdou Diallo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Sadio Mane, Lamine Kamara, Kybrine Diatta, Pape Matar Sarr, Habibou Diallo, and Ismaila Sarr.
The match between Senegal and Ivory Coast was a testament to the exciting and unpredictable nature of football. Despite the administrative turmoil and a difficult group stage, Ivory Coast put up a brave fight.
However, Senegal, with their strong squad and the experience of being the defending champions, managed to pull off the win. This match will be remembered for its high stakes, dramatic backstory, and the tremendous resilience of players on both sides.
Senegal vs Côte d'Ivoire: The rivalry is renewed
The Africa Cup of Nations has always been a scene of intense competition, and the match between Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire is no exception.
This article delves into the immediate history of these two forces in African football.
Historical overview
The head-to-head record between Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire reveals a close contest.
The last five matches did not witness Senegal winning anything, drawing one, and losing one.
Notable matches
One of the most notable confrontations between these two teams took place during the second round of CAF World Cup qualifiers on November 16, 2013. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the overall score in favor of Côte d'Ivoire 4-2. Earlier in the same tournament, Côte d'Ivoire beat Senegal 3-1.
Recent offers
In the period leading up to their last confrontation, the fortunes of the two teams were mixed.
Senegal appeared in good form, winning its last three matches in the African Cup of Nations against Guinea, Cameroon and Gambia.
On the other hand, Côte d'Ivoire went through difficult times, as it suffered two defeats against Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria.
Conclusion
As the two teams prepare to face off again in the Africa Cup of Nations, fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this historic competition.
Regardless of the result, one thing is certain: the match will be a showcase of African football at its best.
