Summary
Ivory Coast's soccer team won their first match in the Africa Cup of Nations against Mozambique with a goal from Amad Diallo. Despite many missed opportunities, Diallo's goal in the second half secured a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast. The game took place in Morocco in rainy conditions.
Key Facts
- Ivory Coast won 1-0 against Mozambique in their opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Amad Diallo scored the only goal in the 49th minute.
- The match was played in Morocco under rainy conditions.
- Wilfried Zaha returned to international play after two years, missing several scoring opportunities.
- Franck Kessie had two direct shots saved by the Mozambique goalkeeper.
- Mozambique has not won a match in the tournament since their debut in 1986.
- Dominguez, a Mozambique player, became the second oldest outfield player in the tournament's history at 42 years old.
