Ivory Coast beat Senegal in penalty shootout, advance to AFCON quarter-finals
Ivory Coast won against Senegal in a thrilling penalty shootout, securing their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Franck Kessie scored the decisive penalty, leading Ivory Coast to victory.
This redemption comes after Ivory Coast’s disappointing group stage performance with two losses.
Senegal started strong with a goal from Habib Diallo, but Ivory Coast fought back, with Kessie scoring a late equalizer.
The Elephants will face Mali or Burkina Faso in the quarter-finals.
(Adapted from BBC Sport)
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