Overview
- Amad came off the bench and scored a 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast victory over Ecuador in the World Cup group match on Sunday.
- He was introduced in the 53rd minute and made a decisive 34-minute impact that included a first-time left-foot finish from a Wilfried Singo pass.
- Match reports say Ecuador hit the woodwork multiple times and the late goal ended their reported 19-game unbeaten run, turning what looked like a draw into a win for the Elephants.
- The performance underlines Amad’s turnaround from a modest 2025–26 club season and echoes manager Michael Carrick’s recent public defence of the player’s form and versatility.
- The goal boosts his chance of starting against Germany and gives Manchester United fresh evidence of his match-winning potential at an international level.