What happens if names like Didier Drogba , Yaya Toure , Gervinho and Kolo Toure absent at the 2014 World Cup ?
That would be a nightmare for the Ivory Coast in recent years has the best squad at the same time the team ranking in Africa .Ivory Coast is only capable of two- time runner - up finish in the last five editions of the Africa Cup of Nations .
But , nicknamed The Elephants Ivory Coast Hockey World Cup has always escaped in the last two editions .
Hope Didier Drogba and his friends won tickets third consecutive World Cup will be realized , the conditions they should be able to get rid of Senegal in the African zone qualifying final .
The first leg held at the Stade Felix Houphouet - Boigny in Abidjan ( 13/10 ) . Playing at home , the Ivory Coast aiming for optimal targets .
Scenario targeted host is winning by more than one goal and conceded .
" The first leg is the best moment for us . If we achieve positive results , the second leg in Cassablanca ( Morocco , 16/11 ) may be just a formality match , " said Ivory Coast coach as reported by AllAfrica .
Keep in mind , Senegal could not hold the second leg in their own country , because they are still undergoing a year suspension from CAF ( African Football Association ) for the rioting fans at the 2013 African Nations Cup qualifier .
What is interesting is that the incident happened at home to Ivory Coast . Statistically , the Ivory Coast is more superior to the record of 10 wins versus two defeats in 16 meetings at various events .
But in the last two games , the Elephants failed to win , the 1-1 draw against Morocco in World Cup qualifying ( 7/9 ) and a 1-4 defeat by Mexico in a friendly ( 15/8 ) .
" No matter who the opponent is facing and how much the victory . When you enter the field , always be a new game . For that reason , you have to work hard , " said Drogba , the Ivory Coast striker and skipper told SuperSport .
" I can understand the wishes and aspirations of the citizens of our country . But I also want to emphasize that there are no easy matches to qualify for the 2014 World Cup , " added the striker who play for the Turkish giants Galatasaray .
Senegal certainly did not come just to be a loser . A touch of French coach Alain Giresse foster optimism .
In the five games under the tutelage of one of Carre Magique ( French legendary quartet at Euro 1984 with Michel Platini , Jean Tigana and Fernandez Liuz ) . Teranga Lions of Senegal , nicknamed unbeaten , two wins and three draws .
" I see the optimism and enthusiasm of the children in facing this fight . Opportunity to compete in the world's biggest live event in front of the eye , " beber Giresse told Sowetan .
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