Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - Despite their domination, Cote d'Ivoire failed to put away Libya in the fist half following Didier Drogba's 10th minute goal in the 25th African Cup of Nations Group A match being played in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday.

With the Elephants possessing the ball 64 per cent of the time, Drogba and colleagues had numerous scoring chances, and yet none of them turned into goals.

Libya, the hardworking underdogs they are, earned a well deserved equaliser in the 41st minute with Abdesalam Kames Ezwae's header from a well taken cross.

The outcome brought a sense of panic from the Ivorian side, as they tried to cancel the status quo but to no avail.

The matches continues.