Ivory Coast won the right to continue the adventure in its CAN thanks to its mentality. The Elephants found their supporters again on Saturday in Bouaké, as they did a few days ago in Yamoussoukro during the round of 16 against Senegal.

It took a lot of mental strength to bounce back after a catastrophic first round and an audience that turned its back on you. “We are coming out of some difficult events, I think we were the most tested team in the tournament,” said Séko Fofana.