At the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, the crowd eagerly awaited Yan Diomandé. Every touch of the ball drew cheers. But it was Yalcouyé who stole the show by scoring a goal.
Diomandé showed impressive qualities: precise passes, intelligent movement, and good game reading. He was substituted late in the match to applause.
Ivory Coast continues its march forward in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Diomandé, for his part, has laid a solid foundation for his international career.
