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Teenager Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador
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Teenager Diomande starts for Ivory Coast against Ecuador

From CNA · () English

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  • Ivory Coast has named a teenage forward, Yan Diomande, to start alongside Nicolas Pepe against Ecuador in a World Cup match.
  • Midfielder Franck Kessie will captain the team, with Amad Diallo on the bench.
  • Ecuador will feature veteran forward Enner Valencia and a strong defensive unit that conceded few goals in qualifying.

Ivory Coast has opted to start teenage forward Yan Diomande in their World Cup Group E clash against Ecuador, pairing him with experienced player Nicolas Pepe up front. Diomande's inclusion comes after an impressive season with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Franck Kessie, a midfielder, will lead the African side as captain. Manchester United forward Amad Diallo is listed on the bench for the match.

Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, will rely on veteran forward Enner Valencia. Their defense is expected to be formidable, featuring a back three of Piero Hincapie, Joel Ordonez, and Willian Pacho, who collectively conceded only five goals during their 18 World Cup qualifying matches.

The confirmed lineups are: Ivory Coast: Yahia Fofana, Ghislain Konan, Wilfried Singo, Guela Doue, Emmanuel Agbadou, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessie, Yan Diomande, Elye Wahi, Nicolas Pepe, Bazoumana Toure. Ecuador: Hernan Galindez, Piero Hincapie, Joel Ordonez, Willian Pacho, Alan Minda, Pedro Vite, Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, John Yeboah, Enner Valencia, Gonzalo Plata.

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