North Korea coach Kim Jong-hun intends to keep faith with the players thrashed by Portugal for his side's final World Cup game against Ivory Coast.

The North Koreans are hoping to restore some pride after their 7-0 hammering on Monday as they bow out of the tournament in South Africa.

Meanwhile, the Ivory Coast need to win and overturn a ten-goal swing to qualify ahead of Portugal so Gervinho could feature after his impressive cameo in the 3-1 loss to Brazil.