Friendly: Belgium 1-1 Ivory Coast - Kessie end Red Devils winning streak

Ivory Coast has ended Belgium's 12-match winning streak after Franck Kessia netted from the penalty spot in their international friendly at the King Baudouin Stadium in the city of Brussels on Thursday 8.

Franck Kessie levels for Ivory Coast against Belgium during their international friendly at the King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels. Photo: Goal

The visitors came from behind to hold the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw following striker Michy Batshuayi's 53rd-minute goal for Belgium.

Nicolas Pepe (left) in action for Ivory Coast against Belgium during their friendly at the King Baudouin Stadium. Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

With the Nations League ahead, Head Coach of Belgium Roberto Martinez chose to rest top stars like midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and striker Romelu Lukaku.

Wilfred Zaha (right) in action for Ivory Coast against Belgium during their friendly at the King Baudouin Stadium. Photo: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images

Belgium's goal was Michy Batshuayi's 19th international goal and the Red Devils thought they had clinched victory until the 87th minute when Kessie struck from the penalty spot after Wilfred Zaha was brought down right inside the area.