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Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé will unveil his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday, March 10, in Abidjan. The Elephants are scheduled to face Burundi at the Meknes Stadium in Morocco on March 21 at 19:00 GMT, before hosting Gambia in Abidjan’s Plateau district three days later at the same […]
Eli Junior Kroupi has broken Emmanuel Adebayor’s long-standing Ligue 2 goalscoring record, becoming the youngest player to score 11 goals in the competition. The Ivorian forward achieved the milestone at the age of 18 years and 251 days, surpassing the previous record set by Adebayor, who reached the same tally at 18 years and 339 […]
TP Mazembe have been ordered by FIFA to pay $36,000 to former Ivorian goalkeeper Boris Mandjui following a contractual dispute. The ruling by world football’s governing body requires the Congolese club to settle the payment within 45 days, comprising $6,000 in unpaid wages and $30,000 in compensation for breach of contract. Legal Defeat for TP […]
Seko Fofana is set to return to action for Stade Rennais against Paris Saint-Germain after overcoming a minor injury sustained during the 4-0 triumph over Montpellier in Ligue 1. The Ivorian midfielder, who scored his first goal for Rennes in the match, was forced off at half-time after experiencing discomfort in his thigh. However, fears […]
Abakar Sylla earned widespread praise for his decisive contribution in Strasbourg’s 1-0 triumph over Auxerre on matchday 24 of Ligue 1. The Ivorian defender, introduced as a substitute in the 77th minute, played a pivotal role in preserving his team’s narrow lead with a bold intervention in the closing stages. Heroic Sacrifice With Auxerre threatening […]
Ivorian left-back Christopher Opéri has resumed full training with Istanbul Basaksehir following a spell on the sidelines through injury. Opéri participated in his team’s last two collective training sessions as the club prepares for its upcoming league fixture. His return boosts Basaksehir’s defensive options as they look to strengthen their squad for the remainder of […]
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé will reveal his squad on Monday, March 10, ahead of the Elephants’ 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed that the squad announcement will take place at 3 p.m. local time. Ivory Coast, crowned African champions earlier this year, currently lead their […]
Moïse Kean has been given the green light to resume competitive action after recovering from a head injury sustained during Fiorentina’s Serie A match against Hellas Verona. The Italian-Ivorian striker missed his side’s clash against Lecce on 28 February due to the injury, but Fiorentina confirmed in a statement on Monday that medical examinations produced […]
Ivorian striker Jean-Philippe Krasso is making a significant impact in the French Ligue 2, with a string of impressive performances placing him at the forefront of the league’s top players. With 11 goals and four assists to his name, Krasso has been directly involved in 15 goals, making him the most decisive player in the […]
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Crystal Palace’s progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals was overshadowed by a disturbing incident involving French-Ivorian striker Jean-Philippe Mateta during their 3-1 victory over Millwall at Selhurst Park. The fifth-round encounter took a dark turn in the sixth minute when Mateta was the victim of a brutal collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. The 26-year-old […]
