The official starting lineup for Ivory Coast, led by coach Sabri Lamouchi, in the match against Senegal (5 p.m. GMT) has been confirmed. Notably, Kolo Touré is on the bench, with Souleymane Bamba getting the nod to start alongside Didier Zokora in the center of defense.
The midfield trio consists of Yaya Toure, Serey Die, and Cheick Tiote, while a formidable attacking force includes Didier Drogba, Gervinho, and Salomon Kalou.
Ivory Coast’s starting eleven:
- Goalkeeper: Copa
- Defenders: Aurier, Bamba, Zokora, Boka
- Midfielders: Tiote, Yaya, Serey Die
- Forwards: Gervinho, Kalou, Drogba
