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Senegal and Ivory Coast met in the round of 16 of the 2024 African Cup of Nations on January 29 at the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro. At the end of extra time and a penalty shootout, the Elephants qualified for the quarters after their miracle exit from the group stage.
Published on: 01/29/2024 – 1:00 p.m. Modified on: 01/30/2024 – 00:04
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Ivorian Nicolas Pépé in the duel with Senegalese Ismail Jakobs during the round of 16 between Senegal and Ivory Coast in Yamoussoukro, January 29, 2024. © AP / Themba Hadebe
Reigning African champion and only team to have won three wins in the group stagethe Senegal ended up bowing against the Ivory Coastorganizing country of this CAN 2024, in the round of 16 (1-1, tab: 5-4). The Elephants’ miraculous journey continued at the end of a match in which they had to find resources to equalize and then push the Lions to the penalty shootout. Relive the shock elimination of Senegal.
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