Ivory Coast was ‘already dead’ at the Africa Cup. But the Elephants are somehow in the semifinals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast was ‘already dead’ at the Africa Cup. But the Elephants are somehow in the semifinals

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Host country Ivory Coast is writing Hollywood scripts at the Africa Cup of Nations. “This evening was magnificent, magnificent,” Ivory Coast captain Serge Aurier said after Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 win over Mali. But that‘s what makes football, and that’s what makes the beauty of this Africa Cup right from the start.” Ivory Coast was all but eliminated after a 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in the group stage, its second straight after a loss to Nigeria. We were resurrected thanks to Morocco’s win,” Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Faé said after his second game in charge. And now, there’s still hope.” Ivory Coast will play Congo in the semifinals on Wednesday at the 60,000-capacity Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, with the winner going on to face Nigeria or South Africa in Sunday’s final in the same stadium.

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Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025
1 month, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea qualify for Africa Cup of Nations 2025

The Hindu  

Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea became the latest countries to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals but did not have to kick a ball to do so, as the penultimate round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Equatorial Guinea, who was a surprise package at the last finals, sits on seven points from its four matches, while …

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana
6 months, 1 week ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Benin stuns Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt; Ayew treble lifts Ghana

The Hindu  

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Qatar vs India: India’s journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round so far Former Nigeria star George has won only one of four competitive and friendly matches, and …

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast crowned champion to end series of emphatic tales at Africa Cup of Nations
10 months, 1 week ago

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast crowned champion to end series of emphatic tales at Africa Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

A nation actively recruiting players through a social networking site. The script then set up a fitting climax in the final against Nigeria as Franck Kessie and cancer survivor Sebastian Haller scored two goals in the last half-hour to complete yet another comeback and help the nation to its third African Cup of Nations trophy. I am struggling to take …

Ivory Coast parade through Abidjan, champions of Africa
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast parade through Abidjan, champions of Africa

Hindustan Times  

Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa Cup of Nations triumph the night before. "The overwhelming feeling is one of pride," said Junior Djedjess, one of the fans on hand to soak in the national team's astonishing run after a terrible group stage. …

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win
10 months, 1 week ago

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters were taking to Abidjan’s city streets on Monday to celebrate the country’s Africa Cup of Nations victory. “It’s God,” Ivorian worker Issouf Traoré told The Associated Press on Monday, convinced, like many, that there were divine reasons behind the team’s unlikely success after near elimination and the firing of the …

Ivory Coast’s AFCON win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast’s AFCON win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brighton winger Simon Adingra described Ivory Coast’s Africa …

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast win third title after beating Nigeria
10 months, 1 week ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast win third title after beating Nigeria

Firstpost  

Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title. 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/8eXgf9NHtn — Fabrizio Romano February 11, 2024 Ivory Coast’s success sees them add this year’s title to those …

Ivory Coast people ‘deserve’ dramatic 2023 AFCON title win against Nigeria
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast people ‘deserve’ dramatic 2023 AFCON title win against Nigeria

Al Jazeera  

The Ivory Coast complete their own tournament of comebacks to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the 2023 AFCON final in Abidjan. “Our people deserve this victory because they stood with us even when many thought we were dead.” Pressing problems for Nigeria The Super Eagles made surprise changes to the starting 11 with Samuel Chukwueze preferred over Moses Simon in attack, …

Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria caps ‘a story for the ages’
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON defeat of Nigeria caps ‘a story for the ages’

Al Jazeera  

We examine why Ivory Coast’s defeat of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations may have just marked the greatest AFCON yet. As the sport’s governing body on the continent, the Confederation of African Football, dubbed it: “Haller’s story is one for the ages.” It all began with Ivory Coast’s capitulation in Group A. They boasted the strongest squad with …

Party begins as Ivory Coast rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations
10 months, 1 week ago

Party begins as Ivory Coast rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Let the party begin. Sébastien Haller scored late to lead host nation Ivory Coast to a remarkable Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final on Sunday. Winning the Africa Cup this evening, there is nothing better, nothing better.” Haller’s second goal in as many games after recovering from an …

AFCON final: Haller’s fairytale finish seals glory as Nigeria and Osimhen fall short
10 months, 1 week ago

AFCON final: Haller’s fairytale finish seals glory as Nigeria and Osimhen fall short

New York Times  

Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion after Sebastien Haller’s skillful close-range finish sealed their comeback against Nigeria. Nigeria took the lead through William Troost-Ekong’s first-half header before Franck Kessie equalised in the 62nd minute for Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast got some joy from Max Gradel down the right wing, but Calvin Bassey’s no-nonsense approach to …

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — A host nation holds its breath. Ivory Coast is on the verge of a scarcely believable third Africa Cup of Nations title, but the Elephants must first continue their remarkable run by beating old rival Nigeria in Sunday’s final. Many believe God is behind the team after Ivory Coast’s unlikely route to the final. Ivory Coast’s …

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF AFCON 2023 final preview
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: CAF AFCON 2023 final preview

Al Jazeera  

Hosts Ivory Coast will look for their third AFCON title as Nigeria target their fourth. Who: Nigeria vs Ivory Coast What: CAF AFCON 2023 final When: Sunday, February 11, 2024, 20:00 GMT Where: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has sought to play down his side’s tag as favourites for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations …

Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae Abidjan, Ivory Coast
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae Abidjan, Ivory Coast

New Indian Express  

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST: Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter. Sebastien Haller scored the only goal of the game in the 65th minute at the Ebimpe …

Ivorians say God is on their team's side after 'miracles' at Africa Cup
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivorians say God is on their team's side after 'miracles' at Africa Cup

The Independent  

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Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast’s unlikely — some would say miraculous — progression to the Africa Cup of Nations final has convinced locals that God is on their side. Its federation fired the team’s coach after a 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea left it on the verge of elimination, then unsuccessfully tried to hire another coach when results in …

Sébastien Haller fires Ivory Coast into Africa Cup final against Nigeria. Hosts beat Congo 1-0
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sébastien Haller fires Ivory Coast into Africa Cup final against Nigeria. Hosts beat Congo 1-0

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Sébastien Haller fired host nation Ivory Coast into an Africa Cup of Nations final against old foe Nigeria with a 1-0 win over Congo on Wednesday. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty earlier to send Nigeria to the final with a 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa after their semifinal ended 1-1 after extra time. SUPER …

Preview: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Ivory Coast declare ‘we are no longer afraid’ as they prepare to face DR Congo for a place in the 2023 AFCON final. Who: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 semifinal When: Wednesday, February 6, 2024, 20:00 GMT Where: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, Ivory Coast Hosts Ivory Coast are fancied to continue their remarkable …

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Ivory Coast seal last gasp win, South Africa join in semi-finals

Firstpost  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi-finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Last-gasp AFCON triumph for I. Coast, S. Africa also reach semis

Hindustan Times  

Oumar Diakite was the hero as hosts Ivory Coast staged another remarkable salvage operation on Saturday to reach the Africa cup of Nations semi=finals, and South Africa later joined them. The last time Ivory Coast reached the semi-finals was in 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, and they defeated DR Congo 3-1 before going on to win the tournament a second time. …

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters

Hindustan Times  

A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Mali in Bouake on Saturday after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final. The result marked another upward turn for the Ivory Coast in a roller coaster AFCON campaign in which they scraped into the knockout stage …

Host nation Ivory Coast bounces from despair to joyous relief at Africa Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Host nation Ivory Coast bounces from despair to joyous relief at Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast has bounced from despair and embarrassment to joyous relief at the Africa Cup of Nations. Disappointed Ivory Coast fans vandalized commuter buses outside Alassane Ouattara Stadium, and the Ivorian Football Federation fired French coach Jean-Louis Gasset “for insufficient results.” The federation promoted Gasset’s assistant, Emerse Faé, to interim head coach, though it looked unlikely …

Ivory Coast send defending champions Senegal out of African Cup of Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ivory Coast send defending champions Senegal out of African Cup of Nations

The Hindu  

Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss to hosts Ivory Coast following a 1-1 draw at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in their last-16 clash on Monday. Senegal were quick out the blocks and took the lead inside four minutes as Sadio Mane's …

Host Ivory Coast beats defending champ Senegal on penalties to reach Africa Cup quarters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Host Ivory Coast beats defending champ Senegal on penalties to reach Africa Cup quarters

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — It’s party time in Ivory Coast. Frank Kessié scored the winning penalty for the host nation to knock out defending champion Senegal from the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 in a penalty shootout on Monday. Senegal defender Moussa Niakhaté missed the titleholder’s third penalty in the shootout, but all five of the home team’s penalty …

Ivory Coast fails to land coach Hervé Renard ‘on loan’ from France women’s team for Africa Cup
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast fails to land coach Hervé Renard ‘on loan’ from France women’s team for Africa Cup

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Host nation Ivory Coast has failed to land French coach Hervé Renard “on loan” from the France women’s team for the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations. Renard led Ivory Coast to the Africa Cup title in 2015 and the country’s soccer federation was keen to bring him back for another attempt after firing his …

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast faces defending champ Senegal as Africa Cup round of 16 begins. Nigeria plays Cameroon

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The Africa Cup of Nations has been unpredictable so far with thrills, spills and upsets. Host nation Ivory Coast faces defending champion Senegal while Nigeria and Cameroon clash in a match between two of the tournament’s most successful teams. SENEGAL VS. IVORY COAST Defending champion Senegal was the only team to win all its group games, …

Ivory Coast edges into Africa Cup last 16 despite firing its coach. Morocco’s win boosts host nation
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast edges into Africa Cup last 16 despite firing its coach. Morocco’s win boosts host nation

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Host nation Ivory Coast squeezed into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on the day it fired its coach. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Zambia in Group F on Wednesday ensured Ivory Coast finished as the fourth-best third-place team, thus just qualifying for the knockout stage. Zambia’s defeat left the Copper Bullets with two …

Ivory Coast fires Jean-Louis Gasset as coach on same day it reaches Africa Cup last 16
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ivory Coast fires Jean-Louis Gasset as coach on same day it reaches Africa Cup last 16

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset was fired on the same day the team qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. The Ivorian Football Federation said Wednesday that it was terminating the contracts of the French coach and his assistant “for insufficient results in accordance to the contract of objectives they had with the FIF.” …

Equatorial Guinea routs Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave host nation at risk of Africa Cup elimination
11 months ago

Equatorial Guinea routs Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave host nation at risk of Africa Cup elimination

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Emilio Nsue scored twice as Equatorial Guinea routed Ivory Coast 4-0 to leave the host nation in danger of an Africa Cup of Nations exit on Monday, when Egypt advanced and Ghana was likely eliminated. Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the other Group A match to take second place on goal difference, while Ivory Coast was …

Salah remains convinced he will win the Africa Cup with Egypt ‘sooner or later’
11 months ago

Salah remains convinced he will win the Africa Cup with Egypt ‘sooner or later’

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Despite his injury and Egypt’s underwhelming start to the Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Salah is still convinced he will win the tournament “sooner or later.” The two-time African player of the year has never won the Africa Cup, coming closest at the last edition and in 2017 when Egypt lost in the final on both …

AFCON 2024: Nigeria upset hosts Ivory Coast
11 months ago

AFCON 2024: Nigeria upset hosts Ivory Coast

The Hindu  

Nigeria handed Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a 1-0 defeat in their Group A clash at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Thursday with a second-half penalty settling the encounter. Captain William Troost-Ekong struck home the 55th minute spot kick after a VAR review showed that young Ivorian defender Ousmane Diomande had impeded Victor Osimhen. Voting lines now open …

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Troost-Ekong penalty breaks deadlock
11 months ago

Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE: Latest Africa Cup of Nations updates as Troost-Ekong penalty breaks deadlock

The Independent  

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Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau
11 months, 1 week ago

Ivory Coast kicks off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations opening game played in energy-sapping humidity on Saturday. The Ivorians were always favourites against a Guinea Bissau team who have now not won any of their 10 Cup of Nations finals …

Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau
11 months, 1 week ago

Host nation Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup party with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau

Associated Press  

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Seko Fofana needed only four minutes to score the first goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as host country Ivory Coast started with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the tournament opener on Saturday. “I’m satisfied that the appropriate steps have been taken to correctly make sure that we totally avoid the really painful experience …

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's
11 months, 1 week ago

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS GUIDE: Sadio Mane and defending champions Senegal are in the 'Group of Death,' Mo Salah is desperate to fill glaring hole in his CV with Egypt and Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria's

Daily Mail  

The Africa Cup of Nations is edging ever closer with hosts Ivory Coast kicking off the tournament on Saturday against Guinea Bissau. PLAYER TO WATCH - Victor Osimhen Schedule Ivory Coast vs Guinea Bissau Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria African Player of the Year Victor …

Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy
1 year ago

Africa Cup of Nations organisers confident no repeat of Cameroon tragedy

The Hindu  

All is on track for African football’s biennial showpiece, the Africa Cup of Nations, according to organisers in the Ivory Coast who are confident their security measures will prevent a repeat of the tragedy that overshadowed the 2021 edition in Cameroon. Youssouf Kouyate, director-general of the Ivory Coast police, told AFP they had measures in place for all six stadia …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway
1 year, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Ivory Coast wins again as away teams hold sway

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast’s winning start to World Cup qualifying continued with a 2-0 victory over the Gambia as it was among five countries who had away success in group matches on Monday. Also victorious on the road were Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya and Madagascar while Mali were held to a surprise home draw as Africa’s preliminaries for the 2026 World …

Ivory Coast Let Coach Patrice Beaumelle Go
2 years, 8 months ago

Ivory Coast Let Coach Patrice Beaumelle Go

News 18  

Ivory Coast have not renewed the contract of coach Patrice Beaumelle, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Tuesday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP “The contract of Mr Patrice Beaumelle, national coach of the senior team, ended on April 6, 2022, after 24 months,” said the statement. Frenchman Beaumelle was a longtime assistant …

African Cup: Defending champ Algeria out, Comoros advances
2 years, 11 months ago

African Cup: Defending champ Algeria out, Comoros advances

Associated Press  

DOUALA, Cameroon — Defending champion Algeria was dumped out of the African Cup of Nations in the group stage on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to an Ivory Coast team that was rampant at times and announced itself as a contender for the title in Cameroon. Ivory Coast’s one-sided victory meant Algeria, which was again one of the favorites this …

Algeria dumped out of Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast defeat
2 years, 11 months ago

Algeria dumped out of Cup of Nations after Ivory Coast defeat

Al Jazeera  

Nicolas Pepe scored a superb solo goal as Ivory Coast beat Algeria 3-1 to send the defending champions crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations following a disastrous Group E campaign. Franck Kessie and Ibrahim Sangare scored in the first half for the Elephants in Douala, while Pepe added another goal after the break as Ivory Coast secured the …

AFCON: Former winners Egypt, Nigeria reach knockouts
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON: Former winners Egypt, Nigeria reach knockouts

Al Jazeera  

Egypt’s win over Sudan also sent five other countries, including Ivory Coast, through to AFCON last-16. Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent five other countries, including Ivory Coast, through as well. Mohamed Abdelmonem’s header at a corner 10 minutes before half-time in Yaounde sent …

Algeria stunned as African Cup throws up surprises all over
2 years, 11 months ago

Algeria stunned as African Cup throws up surprises all over

The Hindu  

Defending champion Algeria lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea on Sunday in one of the biggest-ever upsets at the African Cup of Nations, with a defender who was playing in the fifth tier in Spain last year scoring the goal that beat Riyad Mahrez and his superstar team-mates. After being surprisingly held 0-0 by Sierra Leone in its first game, Algeria …

Algeria stunned as African Cup throws up surprises all over
2 years, 11 months ago

Algeria stunned as African Cup throws up surprises all over

Associated Press  

DOUALA, Cameroon — Defending champion Algeria lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea on Sunday in one of the biggest-ever upsets at the African Cup of Nations, with a defender who was playing in the fifth tier in Spain last year scoring the goal that beat Riyad Mahrez and his superstar teammates. After being surprisingly held 0-0 by Sierra Leone in its …

World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon reach playoff, Ivory Coast out
3 years, 1 month ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon reach playoff, Ivory Coast out

The Hindu  

Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia took their last chances and qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on Tuesday, but Ivory Coast didn’t seize the day and is the continent’s biggest team so far to miss out on next year’s tournament in Qatar. Karl Toko Ekambi's first-half goal settled the tense Group D decider as Ivory Coast lost the …

Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out
3 years, 1 month ago

Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon in WC playoffs, Ivory Coast out

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Tunisia took their last chances and qualified for the World Cup playoffs in Africa on Tuesday, but Ivory Coast didn’t seize the day and is the continent’s biggest team so far to miss out on next year’s tournament in Qatar. Cameroon ended Ivory Coast’s campaign with a 1-0 win in their …

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon
3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ivory Coast keeps ahead of Cameroon

The Hindu  

Ivory Coast kept its nose in front of rival Cameroon in the battle for top place in its World Cup qualifying group as both countries won their latest African Group D games on Monday. READ : Germany books 2022 World Cup spot with 4-0 win over North Macedonia Nicolas Pepe scored after two minutes to give the Ivorians an early …

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying
3 years, 3 months ago

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying

The Hindu  

Kelechi Iheanacho's two goals gave Nigeria a winning start Friday in its bid to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria beat Liberia 2-0 thanks to Iheanacho's first-half double, and fellow former African champions Tunisia, Cameroon and Ghana also won on a day the heavyweights avoided any major upsets. Only Ivory Coast came away disappointed with its start to …

Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry
3 years, 4 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations: Title-holders Algeria and Ivory Coast renew continental rivalry

Firstpost  

Algeria and the Ivory Coast were placed in Group E with Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea when the draw was made in Yaounde on Tuesday. Algeria will face the Ivory Coast, the only team they failed to defeat in winning the last Africa Cup of Nations, when Cameroon host the 2021 edition between 9 January and 6 February, 2022. Sadio …

Ivory Coast, Morocco latest teams to qualify for Cup of Nations finals
3 years, 8 months ago

Ivory Coast, Morocco latest teams to qualify for Cup of Nations finals

The Hindu  

The Ivory Coast and Morocco added their names to the list of qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations after they booked a place in the 24-team field on Friday. It secured a top two finish for the Ivorians in Group K. A goalless draw away in neighbouring Mauritania meant Morocco finished top of Group E. RELATED - Comoros, …

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