PEPE SCORES TWICE AS IVORY COAST LEADS CURACAO 2-0
Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the match as Ivory Coast extended their lead to 2-0 against Curacao in a Group E fixture at Philadelphia Stadium. Pepe finished a pass from Ibrahima Sangare to add to Ivory Coast's advantage in the encounter. The match forms part of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying competition.
Pepe's second goal came from Sangare's delivery into the Ivory Coast attacking area. The two-goal lead represented a substantial advantage for Ivory Coast at the midway point of the fixture. Philadelphia Stadium hosted the Group E match between the two nations.
Ivory Coast's performance in the qualifying campaign continues with this victory over Curacao. The result places Ivory Coast in a strong position within their World Cup qualifying group. Further fixtures in the qualifying campaign remain to be played by both nations.