Overview
- Amad Diallo opened the scoring and set up Yan Diomande before substitute Bazoumana Touré finished the rout with a solo goal.
- Coach Emerse Faé’s team stood out for aggressive counter-pressing, firm duels, and unselfish combinations highlighted by players and staff.
- Sébastien Haller remains out injured, yet a mix of teenagers and seasoned leaders continues to drive results.
- Ivory Coast has allowed no goals in ten World Cup qualifiers, underscoring its reputation for defensive solidity.
- Germany meets Ivory Coast at the World Cup on June 20 in Toronto, with Julian Nagelsmann treating AFCON performances as a live scouting brief.