AFCON 2015 – Ibrahima Traoré Named Man of the Match in Guinea’s Draw with Ivory Coast
Guinea impressed in their Group D opener at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, holding tournament favorites Ivory Coast to a 1-1 draw.
The standout performer of the match was Ibrahima Traoré, who was named Man of the Match for his energetic and creative display. The Borussia Mönchengladbach winger, nicknamed “Messi” for his low center of gravity and dazzling footwork, tormented the Ivorian defense throughout the game.
Traoré nearly scored a sensational goal after dribbling past two defenders, but his effort was denied by the crossbar — one of the match’s most thrilling moments.
He received his Man of the Match trophy ahead of the post-match press conference, capping off a strong individual performance that helped Guinea secure a valuable point against the Elephants.
