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...
Current Africa Cup of Nations holders Ivory Coast reclaimed top spot in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after recorded a 1-0 win over the Gambia on Monday, Afrosport reports. Sebastien Haller's 15th minute strike was all the Elephants needed to move one point clear of Gabon. Meanwhile, four-time African champions Ghana went five points clear at the top of Group I after...
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