Wilfried Zaha has earned a surprise recall to the Ivory Coast squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after two years away from international duty, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old was previously out of favour and missed the Elephants’ title-winning campaign at AFCON 2023, which was held in 2024. Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae confirmed on Tuesday that he had rebuilt his relationship with the former...
Ivory Coast and Senegal booked their place in the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their respective victories over Kenya and Mauritania in the final fixtures of the African qualifiers on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Goals from Franck Kessie, Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo gave the Elephants a 3-0 win over the Kenyans to finish top of Group F, one point ahead of Gabon who...
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has announced a 24-man squad for the final two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Burundi and Ivory Coast next month, Afrosport reports. The South African tactician has selected a blend of youth and experience, with striker and captain Michael Olunga set to lead the attack alongside Ryan Ogam. Walsall left-back Vincent Harper has been handed his maiden call-up. The...
Ivory Coast got things off at the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 6-1 win over Central African Republic in Group D on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Young Elephants were eager to make a statement and clearly did with Alynho Haidara scoring first in the fourth minute before doubling it nine minutes later. Mobio Koidio made it 3-0 in the 21st minute...
The 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now under doubt as Ivory Coast on Wednesday pulled out as hosts, Afrosport reports. Yacine Idriss Diallo, the president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), stated in a press release that the country’s government notified the body of Ivory Coast’s withdrawal as host of the competition. An official reason has yet to be given for the country’s...
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