Ivorian ‘Elephants’ coast past Libya to quarter-finals as hosts Egypt held

WORLD CUP qualifiers Ivory Coast secured their place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup at the expense of Libya — but hosts Egypt were made to wait.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba gave the Ivorians a 10th-minute lead in their 2-1 win over Libya by capitalising on defensive disarray.

Winger Arouna Kone, who plays for PSV Eindhoven, wriggled into the penalty area from the left flank, and, although his initial shot was saved, it caused chaos.