Ivory Coast – CHAN 2016: 34 Players Called Up for Clash Against Ghana

As the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers approach their decisive stage, Ivory Coast is stepping up preparations for their upcoming final round clash with Ghana. Head coach Michel Dussuyer has named a 34-man squad composed entirely of domestic-based players for a training camp scheduled from August 24 to 28 at the Robert Champroux Stadium in Marcory, on synthetic turf.

The selected players represent several of Côte d’Ivoire’s top clubs, including ASEC Mimosas, Africa Sports, AS Tanda, and Séwé Sports. The squad features a mix of experienced home-based talents and promising newcomers aiming to secure a place in the final squad for the crucial qualifier.

🧤 Goalkeepers

• Sangaré Badra (ASEC)

• Zadi Hortalin Blé (Africa Sports)

• Bamba Drissa (Stade d’Abidjan)

🛡️ Defenders

• Goua Mahan Marc (ASEC)

• Brito Wily (ASI Abengourou)

• Diabagaté Lassina (CO Bouaflé)

• Soumahoro Bangaly (ASEC)

• N’Guessan Heny Joël (SC Gagnoa)

• Gounerou Joshua (Denguélé)

• Comara Cheick (AFAD)

• Ouattara Soilio Davila (Africa Sports)

• Kangouté Adama (ASEC)

• Koffi Marcelin (AS Tanda)

• Kouadio Cédric Fortuné (Séwé Sports)

• Jimoh Sheriff (Athlétic d’Adjamé)

⚙️ Midfielders

• Aka Essis Baudelaire (Séwé Sports)

• N’Guessan Yao Serge (AFAD)

• Sery Dogo Serge (SC Gagnoa)

• Yacé Marius (JCAT)

• Sangaré Ibrahim (Denguélé)

• Kodjo Cédric Elisée (Séwé Sports)

• Diabaté Inza (AS Tanda)

• Kra Konan Joël (Africa Sports)

🎯 Forwards

• Bayo Vakoum Issou (Stade d’Abidjan)

• Banho Guillaume Nicaise (Africa Sports)

• Atcho Djobo (AS Tanda)

• Boua Koffi Davy (AS Tanda)

• Samassi Ibrahim (AS Tanda)

• Diomandé Sory (Africa Sports)

• Tiaho Denis (JCAT)

• Bah Loua Davila (ASEC)

• Moukoro Cheick (ASEC)

• Zakri Krahiré Yannick (ASEC)

This camp is crucial in refining team tactics and finalizing selections ahead of what promises to be a fierce showdown with arch-rivals Ghana for a place at the CHAN 2016 finals. The tournament is exclusively reserved for players competing in their country’s domestic leagues, offering a unique platform to showcase local talent.