He was left out of that squad by former coach Vahid Halilhodzic because of disciplinary issues.

BBC: World Cup 2010: Eriksson confirms Ivorian squad

Eriksson replaces Bosnian Vahid Halilhodzic, who was sacked last month after the Elephants failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

BBC: Sven-Goran Eriksson raring to go as Ivory Coast coach

Elephants coach Vahid Halilhodzic responded by throwing on Chelsea striker Drogba who was able to level the scores in the 67th minute.

CNN: Drogba helps Ivory Coast qualify

Vahid Halilhodzic's team dominated possession but could not find the cutting edge to break down a determined Burkinabe defence despite a frontline of Didier Drogba, Bakari Kone and Gervinho.

CNN: Algeria left stunned by battling Malawi

"This Saturday I brought Vahid Halilhodzic's contract to an end because one of the aims that was set for him was not reached and that was to win the 2010 African Nations Cup, " Cote d'Ivoire football federation president Jacques Anouma reportedly said on national television.

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