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Senegal knocked Out Of AFCON
The game ended 1-1 after extra time, with Senegal’s Habib Diallo and Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessie scoring.
Ivory Coast, despite a challenging group stage, overcame holders Senegal in a thrilling last-16 match, winning 5-4 on penalties.
The game ended 1-1 after extra time, with Senegal’s Habib Diallo and Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessie scoring.
Kessie became the shootout hero, securing the win after Senegal’s Moussa Niakhate hit the post.
This victory sets Ivory Coast for a quarter-final clash against Mali or Burkina Faso.
Senegal’s early exit continues a trend, with no team defending their Africa Cup of Nations title beyond the round of 16 since Egypt in 2008.
The host nation rebounded from a 4-0 loss, leading to the firing of coach Jean-Louis Gasset, and promoted assistant Emerse Fae.
Ivory Coast, with a reshuffled lineup, advanced as the last of the four best third-placed teams, setting the stage for an intriguing West African showdown.
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