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Afcon 2019: The boys came to Egypt to learn - Ivory Coast coach Kamara

The Elephants boss was saddened by his team’s exit from Afcon but credited the effort of his players at the finals

Ivory Coast manager Ibrahim Kamara praised his side’s industry in the aftermath of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) quarter-final elimination at the hands of Algeria.

The Elephants were defeated 4-3 on penalties after it ended 1-1 following 120 minutes of action in Suez.

Sofiane Feghouli put the North Africans ahead in the 20th minute, but a Jonathan Kodjia strike just after the hour mark levelled the game.

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With neither side able to find the winner after extra-time, a penalty shootout endued, with Wilfried Bony and Serey Die’s misses costing the West African nation.