Three other Reds’ nations were in action on Thursday too, with Andre Onana’s Cameroon being defeated 1-0 by Russia in a friendly in Moscow. Onana was an unused substitute.
Sweden captain Victor Lindelof was on the bench for their 3-1 win over Moldova in a friendly, while goalkeeper Altay Bayindir was among the substitutes as Turkey defeated Croatia 1-0 to leapfrog them to the top of Euro 2024 qualifying Group D.
The 2023 African Cup of Nations group stage was drawn in the Ivory Coast too, with Amad, Sofyan Amrabat, Hannibal and Onana learning who their respective countries will play in the early-2024 tournament.