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FOOTBALL AFRICA CUP 24/1 Ivory Coast - Benin
IC did their job against Nigeria, getting a win in scrappy game after fantastic Kalou's action. They proved they are good at both back and up front, altough Drogba look off form. Benin as predicted lost against Mali in another scrappy game. Ic doesn't have to win this one big, they just need a win to be almost sure of qualifictaion. But all their fancy forwards will capitalise from Benin's defensive mistakes here and I expect at least two goals from IC. Benin are brave side, it's a shame they ended up in this group of death. But they couldn't hold against Mali without making defensive mistakes and against IC they'll make even more. On the other end they don't have firepower to score against IC solid defence. IC boast solid record over Benin, 6-1-1, goals 13-2. In most recent games, in WC2006 quals, IC won 1:0 away and 3:0 at home.