A BIG CONTRIBUTION FROM THEO AND GIROUD, A CRUCIAL RESULT FOR BENNACER

Yesterday evening, Hernández and Giroud came up against Kessie in France’s friendly against the Ivory Coast in Marseille. The hosts won the match 2-1 thanks to Tchouaméni’s late goal after the Rossoneri No.9, Olivier Giroud, had grabbed an equaliser from Theo’s assist. Oli has now bagged 47 goals for his country and moved to within four of Thierry Henry, who, with 51 to his name, is the most prolific scorer in French history. All three Diavolo players were on the pitch for 90 minutes, with Maignan remaining on the bench.

Ismaël Bennacer’s Algeria picked up a crucial victory, making a big step in the right direction after their disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign in January. Indeed, they ran out 1-0 winners away to Cameroon in the first leg of their 2022 World Cup play-off, with Slimani grabbing the winner on the 40-minute mark. Isma started and played for 86 minutes. The return leg will take place on Tuesday 29 March in Blida. Meanwhile, Krunić’s Bosnia lost 1-0 in their friendly against Georgia. Rade featured for 59 minutes.

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