Ivory Coast secures their third goal, courtesy of Salomon Kalou. The Lille striker has showcased the remarkable form he has been displaying in the French Ligue 1 with LOSC. Earlier in the week, Kalou expressed his determination to defeat Senegal in the first leg, emphasizing the importance of winning to maintain their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.
“Every player aspires to play in the World Cup. It’s very important for me and the whole group. Giving everything we have in us is what remains for us to do. We have an obligation to beat Senegal and qualify for the World Cup,” he stated.
Ivory Coast has indeed fulfilled this obligation and is poised to take a significant advantage before facing Senegal in Morocco. Salomon Kalou made way for Giovanni after contributing to the team’s impressive performance.