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Drogba on target as Ivory Coast triumph

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba scored the opening goal in the Ivory Coast's 2-1 defeat of Libya
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba scored the opening goal in the Ivory Coast's 2-1 defeat of Libya

An early strike from Didier Drogba helped the Ivory Coast to a 2-1 against Libya in the African Nations Cup.

The World Cup finalists looked unimpressive in their Group A game but now top the group, having recorded a 1-0 victory over Morocco on Saturday.

Drogba scored in the tenth minute with his second goal of the tournament after Libyan goalkeeper Muftah Ghzalla spilled the ball.

The north Africans fought back strongly to equalise just before half-time through Abdelsalam Khamis.

The Ivory Coast took advantage of another defensive slip to win the game through a header from Gneri Yaya Toure 16 minutes from time.

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