In a thrilling encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023), hosts Ivory Coast delivered a stunning blow to defending champions Senegal, sending them packing after a nail-biting penalty shootout. The match saw Franck Kessie emerge as the hero for the Elephants, scoring the winning spot-kick after leveling the game in the dying minutes of regular time.
Despite an early lead secured by Habib Diallo for the Lions, Ivory Coast clawed their way back into contention, with Kessie’s late equalizer forcing the game into extra time and eventually a tense penalty shootout.
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The victory marks a remarkable turnaround for Ivory Coast, who struggled in the group stages, leading to the dismissal of manager Jean-Louis Gasset after a lackluster performance. However, under the guidance of new coach Emerse Fae, the team has defied the odds, securing their place in the knockout stages and now advancing to the next phase of the tournament. #AFCON 2023