The Young Elephants of Ivory Coast celebrated their second consecutive victory at the Africa Cup of Nations, defeating the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The match took place on Saturday, May 16, as part of the ongoing tournament in Morocco.
The Ivorian U17 team, which previously triumphed over Cameroon in their opening group match, continued their strong performance by securing a 1-0 win against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The decisive goal came from Diabate Harafat, who successfully converted a penalty.
This victory ensures that Ivory Coast will finish in the top two of their group, thereby securing their qualification for the 2026 U17 World Cup, set to be held in Qatar.