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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Ivory Coast, Egypt, Morocco win as draws dominate Friday action

Emerse Fae, head coach of Ivory Coast, has named a star-studded 25-man team for his side’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone next month. The 40-year-old AFCON 2023-winning manager has called upon Villarreal defender Eric Bailly, who missed the tournament they won as hosts, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessie, Manchester United forward Amad Diallo, Philippe Krasso, and first choice goalkeeper Yahia Fofana....

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast rally from behind to beat Nigeria for third title

by Kunle Fayiga

13 February 2024

Ivory Coast left it late once again as Sebastien Haller scored with nine minutes left to hand Ivory Coast the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title following their 2-1 final win over Nigeria in Abidjan on Sunday night. The Elephants have had to come from behind for much of the knockout phase but started Sunday's final brightly by putting the Super Eagles under some early pressure....

AFCON 2023: Defending champions Senegal knocked out by hosts Ivory Coast

by Kunle Fayiga

29 January 2024

Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions were knocked out of the competition following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat by 2023 hosts Ivory Coast on Monday night in Yamoussoukro after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. The Teranga Lions were the only side to finish the group stage with a 100% record while the Elephants narrowly qualified as one of the four best third-placed sides. The...

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s group rival Ivory Coast demolish Sierra Leone in pre-tournament friendly

by Ibikunle Salako

7 January 2024

Super Eagles Group A opponent and host of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast, cruised to a comfortable 5-1 win in their pre-tournament friendly over Sierra Leone on Saturday. The elephants, who are camped in their nation, showed a glimpse of what is to be expected of them when the AFCON kicks off as they demolished their West African counterparts at the Laurent Pokou...

Saudi Pro League: Kessie and Mahrez goals not enough to hand Al Ahli victory in seven-goal thriller

by Kunle Fayiga

23 September 2023

Franck Kessie and Riyad Mahrez were on target for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday night but it was not enough for all three points as they lost 4-3 to Al Nassr. Matthias Jaissle's side were three points ahead of the Knights of Najd but it was the latter that was in better form and went ahead in the fourth minute when Senegal's...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ivory Coast releases 25-man list for Sierra Leone double-header

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AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s group rival Ivory Coast demolish Sierra Leone in pre-tournament friendly

Saudi Pro League: Kessie and Mahrez goals not enough to hand Al Ahli victory in seven-goal thriller

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