Media Kampung – 29 Maret 2026 | Ivory Coast defeated South Korea 4-0 in a FIFA‑sanctioned friendly at Stadium MK on 28 March 2026, providing both squads with a final rehearsal before the World Cup in June.
Evann Guessand opened the scoring in the 35th minute, Simon Adingra doubled the lead in first‑half stoppage time, Martial Godo added a third early in the second half and Wilfried Singo sealed the win deep into added time.
The French‑born forwards Guessand, on loan from Aston Villa to Crystal Palace, and Adingra, on loan from Sunderland to Monaco, featured prominently, while South Korea’s star Son Heung‑min and Manchester United’s Amad entered after the hour mark.
Son, who left Tottenham for LAFC last summer, received a warm cheer from the Tottenham contingent as he warmed up, but his brief appearance failed to alter the scoreline.
Amad, despite starting on the bench, displayed confidence by drifting inside and delivering the decisive cross for Singo’s late header.
Coach Emerse Fae deployed a 3‑4‑3 system that placed Guessand, Godo and Adingra in a dynamic front line, signalling a shift from the Drogba era to a new generation of Ivorian attackers.
South Korea arrived unbeaten from Asian qualifiers but had not played since a 2‑0 win over Ghana in November, and they must refine their tactics ahead of a Group A opener against the UEFA Path D winner.
Ivory Coast, after a narrow 3‑2 loss to Egypt in the AFCON 2025 quarter‑finals, secured World Cup qualification with a strong qualifying campaign and will face Germany in Group E.
The comprehensive victory highlights the Elephants’ depth and attacking options, while the Taegeuk Warriors face a critical reassessment before the tournament begins.
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