Hosts Ivory Coast made it as one of the best third-placed teams heading into the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
This comes after Morocco pipped Zambia 1-0 and DR Congo held Tanzania to a goalless draw on Wednesday night.
There has been wide jubilation all over the country after the Elephant’s place in the round of 16 was confirmed.
The Ivorian chances to Round 16 were limited to one of the four best losers after they were humiliated in front of their fans on Monday when they recorded a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea after losing 1-0 to Nigeria on match day two.
The Ivorians were on the brink of elimination in the group stage after Cameroon beat Gambia and Mali failed to beat Namibia.
But The Elephant’s hope was revived after Africa Cup of Nations favorites Morocco beat Zambia, meaning Ivory Coast qualified for the Round of 16.
The host will now face defending Champions, Senegal in the round of 16 clash in Yamoussoukro, the Ivorian Capital on January 30th.
