Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations.
The round of 16 tie on Monday, January 30, finished in a 1 – 1 draw but it was Ivory Coast who were victorious in the penalty shootout.
Ivory Coast made it to the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). They will face Cape Verde in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, The Confederation of African Football has picked Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen for a random drug test after his impressive performance against Cameroon in Saturday’s Round of 16 match of the ongoing AFCON 2023.
Osimhen was one of the top performers in the 2-0 win for Nigeria as they secured the ticket to reach the quarter-finals.
According to Vanguard, Osimhen’s tireless display in the game has attracted the attention of CAF, who have picked him for a random test.
The current CAF Player of the Year is expected to lead the line for the three-time champions when they face Angola in the quarter-finals this week.
