Ivory Coast
24 Jan
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast have sacked coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the tournament, the country's football federation (FIF) announced on Wednesday.
24 Jan
Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after they crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage.
22 Jan
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations has taken center stage, with Ivory Coast playing host to the continent's most prestigious football tournament. While Morocco and Senegal dominate the bookmakers' predictions as favourites, the Ivory Coast team has emerged as a dark horse, ready to defy expectations and make a serious bid for the championship.
18 Jan
Nigeria defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 in their second group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to edge closer to qualifying for the second round of the competition.
15 Jan
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi has promised that the Super Eagles will face Ivory Coast with confidence in their second group game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
13 Jan
Without a doubt, the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) will be one of the most memorable in recent times, with the quality of key actors that will be gracing the grass in Cote d'Ivoire. Two of the teams participating at the competition boast of the top two strikers on the continent, in Nigeria's…
13 Jan
With just two days to go until the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast, anticipation has reached a fever pitch.
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