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CAF
12-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Cote d'Ivoire through to semi-finals at expense of defending champions Senegal
Senegal's hopes of defending their TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations were shattered on Friday evening, after they were knocked out of the competition in a tense quarter-final clash against Cote d'Ivoire. Following a highly tactical, but entertaining duel between the two West African nations, it was Cote d'Ivoire who emerged victorious against the defending champions who saw agonisingly saw their title slip out of their hands. As expected, both sides approached the match with caution, opting for a more reserved approach to their usual style of play of quick interchange passing. Matching each other pound for pound, with star players Alynho Haidara of Cote d'Ivoire and Barhama Ndiaye kept queit for most parts of the game. Coming back from the break, the game opened up a bit with both sides looking for the elusive goal. A golden chance presented itself to Vaboue Doumbia in the 87th minute after his attempted low cross almost found the inside of the net with the keeper well beaten. Senegal could have stolen it right at the death after substitute, Ibrahima Sow's effort from close range was cleared off the line. With the score tied at 0-0, it was left to the lottery of penalties to decide the winner, as Cote d'Ivoire emerged 5-3 on penalties.
CAF
05-04-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Angola hopes kept alive with vital point against Cote d'Ivoire
Published: Friday, 04 April 2025 Angola's resilience was rewarded on Friday evening after they fought hard for a point against their more fancied opponents, Cote d'Ivoire in a tough 0-0 draw. The southern African nation is drawn in a tough Group D consisting of two West African powerhouses, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali as well as debutants, Central African Republic. Angola were unfortunate to lose 2-1 in their opening match to Mali and came into the clash against Cote d'Ivoire with the aim of doing well and keep their tournament hopes alive. They did just that against a highly determined Cote d'Ivoire side who were looking at sealing their place in the quarterfinal following their commanding 6-1 victory over Central African Republic that was led by the brilliance of Alynho Haidara. Wary of the danger posed by Haidara and his teammates, Angola came into the clash with a very disciplined approach that afforded the West Africans no room to enjoy their usual game. The result has kept Group D open, with Cote d'Ivoire leading the pack while Mali follow in second place, with Angola having an outside chance of qualification. The final group matches will see the two West Africans, Cote d'Ivoire and Mali battling for top spot, while Angola, who are still within the race face Central African Republic.
