AFCON 2015 – Group D: Ivory Coast’s Starting XI vs Guinea
As Ivory Coast begins its Africa Cup of Nations 2015 campaign in Group D, head coach Hervé Renard has named a strong and experienced starting XI to face Guinea.
The Elephants’ lineup features the core of the Ivorian golden generation, including:
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast Starting XI:
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Goalkeeper:
Guelassiognon Sylvain Gbohouo -
Defenders:
Kolo Touré
Eric Bertrand Bailly
Serge Wilfried Kanon
Serge Aurier -
Midfielders:
Serey Die
Ismaël Tioté
Yaya Touré (Captain) -
Forwards:
Gervinho
Salomon Kalou
Wilfried Bony
This attacking formation highlights Renard’s ambition, with a midfield driven by Yaya Touré’s leadership, the pace and flair of Gervinho, and the clinical finishing power of Bony up front.
Ivory Coast will need to be sharp against a determined Guinea side that’s hungry to make a statement in this tough group.
