Cote d'Ivoire takes third straight win in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Abidjan, Nov 13 (UNI) Cote d'Ivoire consolidated its position at the top of Group C in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 2-1 home win over Gambia. Malick Yalcouye opened the scoring for Cote d'Ivoire in the 17th minute and Elye Wahi doubled the lead seven minutes later on Thursday. Musa Barrow pulled one back in the 38th minute. Despite facing greater pressure in the second half, Cote d'Ivoire held on to secure its third win in as many matches. In the other match, Ghana beat Somalia 2-0. Cote d'Ivoire leads Group C with nine points, followed…