Salomon Kalou scored the 12th international goal of his career as Ivory Coast began their qualification campaign for the next African Cup of Nations with a win.
The Elephants, under Sven Goran Eriksson's successor Francois Zahoui, beat Rwanda 3-0 at home with all the goals coming from Premier League-based players.
Kalou's goal was the second of the game when he converted a cross with a shot into the left-hand corner on 21 minutes. It was his 36th cap. Yaya Toure and Emmanuel Eboue were the other scorers. Didier Drogba attended the match but was not part of the on-pitch action.
Ivory Coast's next match is in October. Nigeria, with John Mikel Obi in the squad, are in action at home to Madagascar tomorrow (Sunday). The Super Eagles are yet to name a new permanent coach. Swede Lars Lagerback, who led them in an unimpressive World Cup, left at the end of his contract.
In Saturday's Under 21 football, defender Slobodan Rajkovic, who is on loan at Vitesse Arnheam, played in Serbia U21s' 2-2 home draw against Croatia. Serbia will not qualify for the European Championships.
The Elephants, under Sven Goran Eriksson's successor Francois Zahoui, beat Rwanda 3-0 at home with all the goals coming from Premier League-based players.
Kalou's goal was the second of the game when he converted a cross with a shot into the left-hand corner on 21 minutes. It was his 36th cap. Yaya Toure and Emmanuel Eboue were the other scorers. Didier Drogba attended the match but was not part of the on-pitch action.
Ivory Coast's next match is in October. Nigeria, with John Mikel Obi in the squad, are in action at home to Madagascar tomorrow (Sunday). The Super Eagles are yet to name a new permanent coach. Swede Lars Lagerback, who led them in an unimpressive World Cup, left at the end of his contract.
In Saturday's Under 21 football, defender Slobodan Rajkovic, who is on loan at Vitesse Arnheam, played in Serbia U21s' 2-2 home draw against Croatia. Serbia will not qualify for the European Championships.
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