It took Ivory Coast's star-studded line-up 30 minutes to create a noteworthy chance, a clever backheel from Drogba picking out Yaya Toure but the Manchester City midfielder failing to find the target from eight yards.
Naye Naibu Waziri wa Habari Utamaduni na Michezo Amos Makalla aliwataka wachezaji wa Taifa Stars kutoweka mawazo kwamba Ivory Coast ni Chelsea kwa kuwa ina wachezaji maarufu kama Didier Drogba na Solomon Kalou ambao wanaichezea klabu hiyo.