Drogba goal gives Ivory Coast perfect start at AFCON
Last updated Sunday Jan,22 2012 6:21 am
1/22/2012 6:10pm

Godfred Akoto Boafo

A Didier Drogba header was enough as favorites Ivory Coast beat Sudan 1-0 in Malabo.

In what turned out to be a rather drab affair,Sudan played a highly defensive game looking to frustrate the Elephants and hit them on the counter.

Francois Zahoui's team as was expected dictated the game with Kolo Toure and Tiote particularly influential.

It was from a wonderful crossfield Tiote pass in the 39th minute that led to a Kalou cross,with Drogba heading in the all important winner.
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