November 19, (THEWILL) – Ivory Coast delivered a commanding performance at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, defeating Chad 4-0 and clinching qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.
Vakoun Issouf Bayo initiated the scoring in the 25th minute, breaking the deadlock with a precise strike that set the tone for Ivory Coast’s dominant display.
Simon Adingira extended the lead in the 37th minute, capitalising on the team’s overwhelming ball possession.
The strategic approach of the Ivorian national team was evident in their clinical performance.
Despite Chad’s hopes of a second-half comeback, Emmanuel Agbadou and Our Diakite delivered decisive goals that sealed the comprehensive victory.
The result confirmed Ivory Coast’s top position in Group G.
With the qualification confirmed, the team can now focus on refining their strategy for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.