CAN 2013: PLAYERS TO FOLLOW IN IVORY COAST-ALGERIA

In the match between Ivory Coast and Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), Didier Drogba was expected to start for Ivory Coast, aiming to make an impact in the competition. Yaya Touré was set to be on the sidelines for this match. On the Algerian side, Vahid Halilhodzic included Ryad Boudebouz in the lineup, and he expressed his disappointment with the team’s lack of offensive efficiency in previous matches. Algeria, already eliminated, aimed to play for honor and seek at least one point against Ivory Coast. The match would also be crucial for Vahid Halilhodzic’s future as Algeria’s coach.