Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie scored from the penalty spotIvory Coast and Madagascar both produced 1-0 victories on Saturday in the first round of Group K matches in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Before kick-off, Ivory Coast's players paid tribute to Serey Die who had helped the Elephants win the Nations Cup in 2015, after he announced his international retirement in September. Earlier in the day, Madagascar beat Ethiopia 1-0 in Antananarivo to get their 2021 Nations Cup qualifying campaign off to a solid start. In the first match of Group K, the contest was settled by a solitary goal from Rayan Raveleson in the 19th minute. Madagascar's Rayan Raveloson scored their crucial goal against EthiopiaMadagascar made their debut at the 2019 Nations Cup finals in Egypt.

Source: BBC November 16, 2019 15:40 UTC