Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast

2nd in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying

Morocco are the first to qualify for AFCON, but where do the rest stand going into gameweek 4? Morocco are the first to qualify for AFCON, but where do the rest stand going into gameweek 4?

Heading into gameweek 4 of the AFCON qualifiers, some big sides, like Nigeria and South Africa, need to improve and fast.

Can Victor Osimhen transfer his form from Napoli to Nigeria for AFCON qualifying? Can Victor Osimhen transfer his form from Napoli to Nigeria for AFCON qualifying?

Will Osimhen's form shift from club to country? How will Haller's Ivory Coast return go? Will a Chelsea youngster make his Cameroon debut?

Ivorian player Moustapha Sylla dies after collapsing on pitch Ivorian player Moustapha Sylla dies after collapsing on pitch

Moustapha Sylla, 21, has died after collapsing during a domestic league game on Sunday while playing with Racing Club d'Abidjan.

Kolo Toure axed by Wigan after just 58 days as manager Kolo Toure axed by Wigan after just 58 days as manager

Wigan Athletic have parted ways with head coach Kolo Toure only 58 days after appointing him, following a winless nine days in charge.

FIFA 23 Ultimate Team gives Marvel superhero makeovers to legends like Landon Donovan, Peter Crouch and more FIFA 23 Ultimate Team gives Marvel superhero makeovers to legends like Landon Donovan, Peter Crouch and more

EA Sports and Marvel have introduced some new faces to the FIFA 23 Ultimate Team experience: real-life legends reimagined as comic-book alter egos.

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast make winning start under new coach Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast make winning start under new coach

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast beat Zambia 3-1 at home on Friday to hand new coach Jean-Louis Gasset a winning start to his tenure.

Ivory Coast appoint Jean-Louis Gasset as new coach Ivory Coast appoint Jean-Louis Gasset as new coach

Frenchman Jean-Louis Gasset has been named the new coach of the Ivory Coast, who will be hosting the Africa Cup of Nations finals in June next year.

Malawi's Chawinga shines as Chinese Super League resumes Malawi's Chawinga shines as Chinese Super League resumes

April's women's power rankings are led by Malawi's Tabitha Chawinga, who shot to the top of the Chinese charts since the league resumed recently.

Didier Drogba thrashed in bid for Ivorian FA presidency Didier Drogba thrashed in bid for Ivorian FA presidency

Didier Drogba lost a controversial bid to become president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation, and was eliminated in the first round of voting.

Ivory Coast won't renew coach Patrice Beaumelle's contract Ivory Coast won't renew coach Patrice Beaumelle's contract

The Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) has decided against renewing the contract of coach Patrice Beaumelle.

Fresh faces step up in Oshoala's absence to lead women's power rankings Fresh faces step up in Oshoala's absence to lead women's power rankings

African women starred in Sweden, Mexico, Spain, France and Portugal, while Russia's league continued despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

England cruise past 10-man Ivory Coast in friendly win England cruise past 10-man Ivory Coast in friendly win

England cruised to a 3-0 win over a 10-man Ivory Coast in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

Advantage North Africa in World Cup qualifying; Nigeria in trouble? Advantage North Africa in World Cup qualifying; Nigeria in trouble?

Four teams from Africa's North are firmly in the ascent after Friday's first-leg World Cup qualifiers, with tension and tactical intrigue aplenty.

Giroud on the spot in France comeback win over Ivory Coast Giroud on the spot in France comeback win over Ivory Coast

Olivier Giroud defied the doubters again as he marked his France comeback by scoring his 47th international goal in a win over Ivory Coast.

Egypt oust Ivory Coast at AFCON as sub keeper Abo Gabal turns penalty shootout hero Egypt oust Ivory Coast at AFCON as sub keeper Abo Gabal turns penalty shootout hero

Egypt booked a quarterfinal place at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 5-4 shootout victory over Ivory Coast after the teams played a goalless draw.

Holders Algeria knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations after thumping Ivory Coast defeat Holders Algeria knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations after thumping Ivory Coast defeat

Ivory Coast thumped Algeria 3-1 to send the defending champions crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.

Ivory Coast keeper Badra Ali Sangare set to return for Algeria showdown Ivory Coast keeper Badra Ali Sangare set to return for Algeria showdown

Goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangare is set to return for Ivory Coast's Group E decider vs. Algeria, just three days after the death of his father.

AFCON: Sierra Leone late equaliser against Ivory Coast thanks to late howler AFCON: Sierra Leone late equaliser against Ivory Coast thanks to late howler

A goalkeeping howler handed Sierra Leone a dramatic last-gasp equaliser that secured a 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast's Max-Alain Gradel hopes to honour late father with Africa Cup of Nations glory Ivory Coast's Max-Alain Gradel hopes to honour late father with Africa Cup of Nations glory

A stalwart in Ivory Coast's squad, Max-Alain Gradel hopes to honour his late father with another Africa Cup of Nations title with the Elephants.

AFCON: Ivory Coast get 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Max-Alain Gradel AFCON: Ivory Coast get 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Max-Alain Gradel

Max-Alain Gradel's early goal was enough to secure the Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

Africa Cup of Nations hit by surge of pre-tournament COVID-19 cases Africa Cup of Nations hit by surge of pre-tournament COVID-19 cases

Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Morocco have all seen their AFCON squads hit by positive COVID-19 cases, with just over a week to go.

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Gbohouo banned on eve of AFCON Ivory Coast goalkeeper Gbohouo banned on eve of AFCON

Ivory Coast goalkeeper Sylvain Gbohouo has been temporarily banned by FIFA ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations due to a banned substance violation.

Africa Cup of Nations Power Rankings: Algeria poised for successful title defence Africa Cup of Nations Power Rankings: Algeria poised for successful title defence

Which teams are expected to dominate the Africa Cup of Nations? We reveal our pre-tournament Power Rankings.

Ivory Coast recall Wilfried Zaha for AFCON Ivory Coast recall Wilfried Zaha for AFCON

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been included in Ivory Coast's squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon.

Nigeria scrape through, while Morocco look set for World Cup success Nigeria scrape through, while Morocco look set for World Cup success

We pick through the big talking points from the final gameweek of Africa's World Cup qualification group stage.

Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Zambia 6 +6 13
2 Ivory Coast 6 +4 13
3 Comoros Island.. 6 -2 7
4 Lesotho 6 -8 1
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