2028 Olympics: The Elephants eliminate DR Congo and qualify for the next round

Côte d’Ivoire’s women’s national team secured their place in the next round of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. Facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium on Tuesday, the Elephants won 2-0 in the second-leg match of the second round.

Côte d’Ivoire eliminate DR Congo and continue their journey

The Ivorians quickly took control of the match. Dominant in the first half, they turned their superiority into two goals scored within six minutes.

In the 18th minute, N’Sira Safi Ouédraogo opened the scoring to put the Elephants ahead. Six minutes later, Nadja Meité doubled the lead from the penalty spot to make it 2-0. In stoppage time, in the 93rd minute, Séry Ruth Grâce scored Côte d’Ivoire’s third goal, definitively sealing the Elephants’ victory.

Solid and determined, the Ivorian players therefore went into the dressing room with a comfortable lead. After the break, both teams attempted to change the scoreline, but neither managed to find the back of the net.

With this 2-0 victory, Côte d’Ivoire continue their campaign in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. The Elephants can now turn their attention to the next round, with the ambition of continuing to move closer to qualification for the women’s Olympic tournament.

Writer: ‏Charles Zahe

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