Cote d’Ivoire name Franck Kessie and Amad Diallo in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations squad

Cote d’Ivoire manager Herve Renard has announced his squad for the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

The Elephants will play Gambia twice in November. The first match is scheduled for 12 November 2026 at Stade de la Paix de Bouake, with the return fixture taking place on 17 November 2026 at Independence Stadium in Bakau.

Midfielder Kessie Franck and forward Diallo Amad are among the 24 players selected.

Cote d’Ivoire squad

Goalkeepers: Fofana Yahya, Lafont Alban, Kone Mohamed

Defenders: Zogbe Luck, Ouattara Abdoul, Ndicka Evann, Solet Oumar, Diomande Ousmane, Agbadou Emmanuel, Kamara Hassane, Ouattara Kassoum

Midfielders: Kessie Franck, Sangare Ibrahim, Inao Christ, Yalcouye Malick, Zabi Patrick, Kante Abdoulaye, Fofana Yaya Kader

Forwards: Diallo Amad, Pepe Nicolas, Toure Bazoumana, Wahi Elye, Bonny Yoann, Godo Martial, Diomande Yan