France have confirmed they will play Ivory Coast in a friendly at home following the postponement of their match against Senegal.
The game against Senegal was due to be played in Paris but was postponed on Tuesday after the Senegalese federation said the poor "current situation of the national team" made it impossible to play.
Senegal are struggling to qualify for the 2006 World Cup and last month both their coach Guy Stephan and the African country`s sports minister were fired.
The French Football
Federation (FFF) said on its website the Ivory Coast match would take place on the same date in Montpellier.
"We had to find a stadium near a beach, with a medium capacity," FFF president Jean-Pierre Escalettes said as he explained the choice of venue.
"Luis Nicollin (Montpellier president) accepted, so we will be able to see France play in Montpellier."
In contrast to Senegal, Ivory Coast are doing well in the World Cup qualifiers, topping their group above the likes of Cameroon and Egypt.
