CO Korhogo and SOA to meet in historic Ivory Coast National Cup final

The final of the 60th edition of the Ivory Coast National Cup will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, with CO Korhogo facing SOA at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 18:30 local time as the two sides prepare for a final that promises to deliver a new chapter in Ivorian football history.

For CO Korhogo, the occasion marks the first National Cup final appearance in the club’s history.

The northern side secured its place in the decisive match after defeating FC OSA 2-0 on 20 May at the Bingerville Sports Complex.

That victory confirmed an unprecedented achievement for the club, which now stands one match away from winning the country’s most prestigious domestic cup competition for the first time.

Their opponents, SOA, arrive in the final after producing one of the major moments of this season’s tournament.

The military-backed side eliminated reigning Ivorian champions ASEC Mimosas, who entered the contest carrying strong momentum and confidence.

ASEC Mimosas had been considered among the favourites to lift the trophy, but SOA’s success against the league champions underlined their determination to challenge for silverware.

The final will therefore bring together two clubs who earned their places through notable performances during the competition, setting the stage for a contest that many supporters will view as one of the most unpredictable in recent years.

Attention will also turn to the venue itself, with the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium expected to host a festive atmosphere for the occasion.

The stadium, one of the country’s most iconic football grounds, will welcome supporters eager to witness the conclusion of the domestic cup campaign.

Organisers have also planned a curtain-raiser before the National Cup final.

The Ligue 2 final will oppose OFC Adiaké and FC Yamoussoukro, two clubs who have already secured promotion to Ligue 1 Lonaci.

The match will offer both newly-promoted teams the opportunity to end their second-division campaign with silverware before attention shifts to the main event later in the evening.

For CO Korhogo, the final represents an opportunity to continue a remarkable journey that has captured attention during this year’s competition.

Their semi-final victory over FC OSA demonstrated both discipline and efficiency, qualities they will hope to reproduce against SOA.

The club’s progression to the final has already guaranteed a landmark moment in its history, but victory in Abidjan would elevate the achievement even further.

SOA, meanwhile, will rely on the confidence gained from overcoming ASEC Mimosas. Defeating the national champions was viewed as one of the standout results of the tournament and reinforced the belief within the squad that they can compete against the country’s strongest sides.

Their route to the final has added further anticipation to the encounter, with supporters expecting a closely contested battle between two ambitious teams.

The meeting will also conclude the 60th edition of the competition, adding additional significance to this year’s final.

Over the decades, the Ivory Coast National Cup has remained one of the country’s most valued football tournaments, regularly producing memorable moments and surprise stories.

This season’s edition has once again delivered unexpected outcomes, particularly with CO Korhogo reaching the final for the first time and SOA eliminating one of the traditional giants of Ivorian football.

With both clubs now preparing for the decisive encounter, focus will turn towards 29 May when the trophy will finally be contested in front of what is expected to be a lively crowd in Abidjan.

Before the main final begins, supporters attending the stadium will first witness the Ligue 2 final between OFC Adiaké and FC Yamoussoukro, adding to a day expected to celebrate football across different levels of the Ivorian game.

By the end of the evening, either CO Korhogo or SOA will leave the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium with the National Cup trophy and a place in the history of Ivorian football.