Botswana 1 - 1 Ivory Coast

June 15, 2008

The Ivory Coast have had another major setback in there 2010 World and Nations Cup qualifying, after a 1-1 draw with Botswana on Saturday.

Dipsy Selolwane put the Zebras of Botswana in front after 25 minutes in Gaberone, Botswana.

Ivory Coast were once again playing without Didier Drogba and had to wait until the 64th minute before Kanga Akale’s equaliser.

It is there second draw of their campaign so far, and leaves The Elephants with only five points from three game and behind Botswana lead on goal difference.

Ivory Coast, the heavy favourites for the group, were expecting a comftorble victory, but once again failed to deliver against a well prepared Botswana side. With qualification practically assured, the Elephants will have to re-evalute there favourite status for the next Nations Cup in Angola

segun Olujide

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