Ivory Coast wrapped up its preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1–0 win over Kenya on Wednesday, securing a positive result in front of the home crowd.
Facing Kenya on Wednesday, the Elephants won 1-0, securing the essentials in front of their home crowd. This success, albeit short-lived, allows the team to validate its tactical gains and approach the continental competition with a significant amount of confidence.
It was on the pitch of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, Abidjan, that the Ivorians fought this final friendly battle.
In this stadium, which has become a symbol of national football, the players kept a clean sheet against a tenacious Kenyan team.
This final home test allowed the technical staff to fine-tune the team’s automatisms and test its defensive solidity in official match conditions.
This success highlights the work that remains to be done to shine during the AFCON. While Ivory Coast dominance ultimately paid off, offensive efficiency will be one of the key points to watch during the final tournament.
The Elephants leave Abidjan with a victory under their belt, ready to do battle, but aware that they will need to raise their game a notch if they hope to win the continental title.
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