Ivorian Football Federation Website Hacked Amid AFCON Preparations
As the Ivory Coast national team continues its preparations for the 2015 African Cup of Nations in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected incident disrupted communications on Tuesday evening.
The official website of the Ivorian Football Federation (Fedivoir.com) was hacked, making it impossible to access any updates or official information. Visitors to the site were greeted with messages such as “Hacked by Arab Warriors Team” and “Hacked by Lakhdar DZ”, accompanied by Arabic music playing in the background.
While the act appears to be politically motivated, the timing is particularly sensitive. The attack comes in the wake of global tensions sparked by the Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, adding further significance to the cyber intrusion.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident, and it’s unclear how long it will take for the IFF to restore its website. Meanwhile, the Ivorian team continues its final preparations ahead of the tournament, with fans hoping this off-field disturbance does not affect the squad’s focus.
