In a thrilling 100% African clash in the round of 16 at the World Cadets, Ivory Coast emerged victorious by beating Morocco 2-1 and securing a spot in the quarter-finals. The Ivorian team, known as the Eléphanteaux, will face the winner of the Argentina-Tunisia match.
The match started with a strong performance from Ivory Coast, and in the 2nd minute, captain Franck Kessie converted a penalty to give his team an early lead. Despite missed opportunities, the first half favored the West Africans.
After the halftime break, Morocco managed to equalize with a goal from Younès Bnou Marzouk. However, Ivory Coast responded, and Junior Ahissan scored, sealing a 2-1 victory. Despite the celebration, Ahissan will miss the quarter-finals on Friday as he received a yellow card after scoring the decisive goal. The Ivorian team will now await the outcome of the Argentina-Tunisia match.
