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Amad Diallo named man of the match against Gambia

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Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo of Manchester United was named man of the match after Ivory Coast’s 2-1 win over Gambia. In his first appearance under Hervé Renard, he received a 7/10 rating on matchday three of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, on Thursday 12 November in Bouaké.

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