Amad scores free-kick as Ivory Coast qualify
Manchester United's Amad played a key role in Ivory Coast's 3-0 win over Kenya, securing a spot in next year's World Cup finals.
Amad, wearing no.15, contributed to the opening goal by passing the ball to Franck Kessie, who scored after just seven minutes. Yan Diomande added a second goal, before Amad scored a superb free-kick with six minutes remaining.
- Ivory Coast finished Group F in the African qualifiers without conceding a goal in 10 games.
- They topped the standings by a point, ahead of Gabon, who will face Nigeria in the play-offs.
Amad's free-kick was a majestic left-footed strike that wrapped up the win in the Abidjan rain.
Author's summary: Amad's free-kick helped Ivory Coast qualify for the World Cup.