For Ivory Coast things were a bit different after a 3-1 win against Comoros, and another win could have ensured the team go into the Africa Cup of Nations finals with their heads high. It was a perfect opportunity for each tactician to test their probable XI ahead of the continental finals, which kick off on June 21 in Egypt. Farouk Miya scored the only goal in the 35th minute from the penalty spot to hand his team a narrow win.
Afcon: Farouk Miya strikes from spot as Uganda stun Ivory Coast in friendlyAfrica Cup of Nations 20:43 EAT 15/06/2019 The Cranes start their campaign against DRC Congo on June 22, then face Zimbabwe before wrapping up the group against Egypt Uganda Cranes edged out The Elephants of Ivory Coast in a friendly match played in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The East African nation came into the match aiming at getting morale-boosting win after a 0-0 draw against minnows Turkmenistan in the previous game.
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