An unfortunate own goal from Ghislain Konan cancelled out Amad’s superb opener to give both sides a point in Marrakesh

Named man of the match in the 2024 AFCON final, which Ivory Coast won, Adingra was a surprise omission when the squad was announced. Six other Sunderland players are at the tournament — Reinildo, Arthur Masuaku, Chemsdine Talbi, Bertrand Traore, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki.

French football manager Jean-Louis Gasset, who was in charge of Ivory Coast for the start of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on home soil last year, has died at the age of 72. Gasset's former clubs, nations and players paid tribute to the coach.