The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire restored their pride at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan with 3-0 victory over Gambia in a World Cup qualifier.
The number one rated soccer playing African nation had to struggle again against the West African minnows at their home ground.
After to a barren first half, the Ivorians came out smoking in the second stanza and got a deserving lead via a spot kick converted in the 49th minute by Wilfried Bony.
Manchester City playmaker, Yaya Touré, scored the second goal in the 59th minute while Salomon Kalou sealed the victory in the 70th minute.
Africa Cup of Nations finalists, Burkina Faso, defeated Niger 4-0.
Other results
World Cup Qualifying – CAF
Congo 1-0 Gabon
Cameroon 2-1 Togo
Namibia 0-1 Malawi
Nigeria 1-1 Kenya
Ivory Coast 3-0 Gambia
Senegal 1-1 Angola
Burkina Faso 4-0 Niger
Tunisia 2-1 Sierra Leone
South Africa 2-0 Central African Republic
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