From Moshood karim
In a thrilling match in the African Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast knocked out the defending champions Senegal on penalties to secure their place in the quarterfinals.
The round of 16 tie on Monday, January 29, was evenly contested and finished in a 1 – 1 draw. However, Ivory Coast showed their mettle in the penalty shootout, winning 4 – 2 to progress to the next stage of the tournament.
Ivory Coast had made it to the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Their win over Senegal will give them a huge boost of confidence going into the quarterfinals, where they will face Cape Verde.
The match was a tense affair, with both teams putting in a strong performance. Senegal took the lead in the first half through Sadio Mane, but Ivory Coast equalized in the second half thanks to a goal from Serey Die. The match went into extra time, but neither team could find a winner, leading to the dramatic penalty shootout.
Ivory Coast will now look to build on this impressive win and continue their journey in the African Cup of Nations. Their opponents in the quarterfinals, Cape Verde, will be tough opposition, but Ivory Coast will be confident of their abilities after knocking out the defending champions.
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