It’s a razor-sharp match that keeps the whole country in suspense, citizens and rulers alike: although it’s only a football match, today’s meeting of the Greens against their counterparts, the elephants of Ivory Coast has the hints of a matter of pride for a tried people, but so proud of his team, the only one who gives him happiness in these times of uncertainty. This is why the match promises to be thrilling and intense in emotions.

However, the national team, which has hovered over African football for three long years, arousing the admiration and respect of the world elite of the round ball, is not immune, God forbid, from a moment of misfortune. Capable of a great feat, she can also leave the tournament through the back door.

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