Senegal vs Ivory Coast LIVE: Africa Cup of Nations latest goals and updates as Habib Diallo scores early

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Ivory Coast’s campaign during the Africa Cup of Nations has certainly not gone to plan so far, but they remain in the tournament and in with a chance – but they’ll have to really raise their game to see off defending champions Senegal in the round of 16.

The hosts fired head coach Jean-Louis Gasset after the group stage following two defeats and a single win over Guinea-Bissau, but they qualified for the last 16 as a best third-placed team regardless. Now with Emerse Fae as a caretaker boss they continue their adventure on home soil against the only side with a perfect group stage record, in Senegal.

Wins over Cameroon, Guinea and Gambia saw them top Group C and Sadio Mane and co will be optimistic about their chances of retaining the trophy – if they can get past the hosts.

Follow the build-up and in-game action live below and check out the latest football odds here.

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38’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

Sloppy on the ball from Senegal, who still lead by a goal. But there’s nothing sloppy about their defensive approach. As soon as the ball is lost they have men behind it, a clear line of five across the middle and just waiting for their chance to break forward now and then.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:41

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34’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

Back underway and Seri crashes into Mane to bring down the Senegal forward. No card this time but Mane’s not amused.

Senegal then try to build from the back and play out, but Mendy overhits a pass by about 20 yards out of play for a throw-in.

Just lacking a bit of rhythm in this game right now, a bit of direction from one team or the other.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:36

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30’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

It’s cooling break o’clock.

Senegal looking really comfortable over the last 15 minutes, despite Ivory Coast attempting a bit more possession inside the attacking half – they simply aren’t going anywhere with it.

That said, Senegal’s desire to find the net or opposition box at all has deteriorated entirely since taking the lead.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:33

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28’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

More possession for the hosts – rather than the ‘home’ designated team – in the past ten minutes, but Senegal’s defence is well-organised and Ivory Coast aren’t playing with anything like the speed or invention required to break it down.

A ball down the left channel sees Krasso tee up Fofana, but his shot is blocked by a defender a yard away.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:30

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24’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

Seri’s free-kick is really poor though and Mendy makes a comfortable save.

Forward come Senegal but it’s very slow from them at the moment – that early goal means they don’t have to force the issue and are quite happy to indulge in ponderous, safe build-up work in deep areas.

We haven’t seen much of the front three since Mane’s poor tackle.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:25

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20’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

Sangare is really the one who might be able to make something happen for Ivory Coast, running from deep. He’s back on now and looks fine, thankfully.

Krasso and Fofana are making running either side of him but they can’t find a route into the Senegal box this time.

Gradel then spins past Krepin Diatta and wins a free-kick, a decent chance to deliver.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:23

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16’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

Fofana dribbles past three challenges in midfield to drag Ivory Coast upfield but they can’t fashion a chance – more bodies forward this time though so they keep pressure on a little longer.

The hosts yet to manage a shot – in fact the only shot in the game so far was Diallo’s goal.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:19

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12’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

Lengthy greatment for Sangare, stretchered off, who was clearly hurt by that tackle. VAR haven’t suggested anything about upgrading Mane’s yellow but it must have been on the edge.

We are back underway now and no sub yet for Ivory Coast.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:15

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8’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

So, Ivory Coast must regroup and go again. They’ve not really got started yet, not able to play out of their own half with any cohesion.

But there’s a reckless challenge suddenly from Sadio Mane and he’s shown a yellow card, clattering into Sangare in the centre circle – it wasn’t nice at all, studs into the shin of the CIV midfielder.

VAR will check that for sure.

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:11

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GOAL! 4’ – Senegal 1-0 Ivory Coast

What a start, Senegal ahead! A Mane cross from the left is controlled on the chest by Habib Diallo and he swivels to rocket a left-footed half-volley straight into the top corner!

Brilliant hit and it’s 1-0 to the reigning champions!

Karl Matchett29 January 2024 20:06

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