Chelsea icon Didier Drogba has expressed his delight as Ivory Coast secured a nail-biting 5-4 win on penalties against Senegal in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday night.
Despite a rocky start in the group stage, Ivory Coast managed to eliminate Senegal, the reigning African champions. The game took an unexpected turn when Habib Diallo scored an early goal for Senegal. However, Franck Kessie, coming in as a substitute in the second half, equalized with a late penalty, pushing the match into extra time.
The excitement continued in the additional 30 minutes of play, with the former Barcelona midfielder scoring the decisive goal. Senegal faced a setback as Moussa Niakhite missed the third penalty kick.
Drogba, taking to X (formerly Twitter), initially exclaimed, “It is spoiled!” after Senegal’s penalty miss. Later, he shared his joy, stating, “This is what it’s all about!!!!!!! Well done elephants!!! You fought like lions.”