Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: Reynald Pedros names 25-player Cote d’Ivoire squad

Cote d’Ivoire coach Reynald Pedros has selected a 25-player squad for the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying competition.

The Elephantes will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in a two-match tie, with Pedros naming three goalkeepers for the upcoming fixtures: Niamien Ablan Monique, Amani Leslie and Konan Oceane.

The defensive group consists of Aicha Fofana, Gbehi Anastasie, Bimanta Yabre, Ada Daple, Cisse Matoba, Digbeu Priscillia and Yapo Kachi Aboa.

Ballo Salimata, Gnounoue Erika, Ruth Sery, Dagba Essie, Amani Kakounan and Brou Sopie have been included among the midfielders.

The attacking options are N’Dri Grace, Abrogoua Akiebe, Kouassi Rosemonde, Elloh Rebecca, Ouedraogo Habibou, Nadja Meite, Fofana Karidja, Gnaly Estelle and N’Sira Safi Ouedraogo.

The full Cote d’Ivoire squad is:

Goalkeepers: Niamien Ablan Monique, Amani Leslie, Konan Oceane.

Defenders: Aicha Fofana, Gbehi Anastasie, Bimanta Yabre, Ada Daple, Cisse Matoba, Digbeu Priscillia, Yapo Kachi Aboa.

Midfielders: Ballo Salimata, Gnounoue Erika, Ruth Sery, Dagba Essie, Amani Kakounan, Brou Sopie.

Forwards: N’Dri Grace, Abrogoua Akiebe, Kouassi Rosemonde, Elloh Rebecca, Ouedraogo Habibou, Nadja Meite, Fofana Karidja, Gnaly Estelle, N’Sira Safi Ouedraogo.