Ivory Coast kicked off their World Cup 2010 year with a win over Tanzania. Star striker Didier Drogba's single goal was enough to seal the win.
The Elepahants are training in Tanzania before the African Cup of Nations 2010 and have found a good opportunity to also play a few test matches against the local side. It's interesting to note that the initiative to set up the training camp and the matches, came from Tanzania, which the Ivory Coast officials gladly accepted. It's also interesting to note that Tanzania also offered Brazil a chance to train there before this summer's World Cup in South Africa, but the 5-times World Champions turned down the offer.
Tanzania and Ivory Coast will again lock heads on Thursday, after which Ivory Coast will travel to Luanda, Angola.
It will be interesting to see how manager Vahid Halihodžic will set up his side in Angola. The squad is very strong through out, with a number of options for almost all the positions on the field. There's also some negative issues in the dressing room I've heard, this could possibly cause a head ache trying to pick a right side, who will work together not against each other. One thing that is certain, is that Yaya Toure will be played as a midfield play maker. At least Halihodžic has said that before the tournament. That might of course raise a few questions, as Toure plays as a defensive midfielder at his club Barcelona.
So, it looks like this would be the preferred starting XI. Everybody knows the quality of Drogba and Kalou, but I recommend to look out for Gervinho. I follow the French Ligue 1 very closely and the Lille player has been in great form. Especially in recent weeks and has rocketed near the top scorers list.
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