The Ghana U17 women’s national team, known as the Black Maidens, have advanced to the final of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup following a commanding 5-0 victory over Ivory Coast in Thursday’s semi-final. The match, held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, saw the Black Maidens showcase their attacking strength, with […]
Arsenal’s all-time leading scorer, Thierry Henry has named Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka as the two players he wished he played with. Speaking on Sky Sports, Henry was asked which forwards he would have liked to play with and he picked out the former Chelsea strikers. Henry said of Drogba: “Because of the way he used to […]
French-born defender of Ivorian and Central African descent, Oumar Solet, has expressed his deep appreciation for Red Bull Salzburg, stating that the Austrian club provided him with opportunities he never received at Olympique Lyon. Reflecting on his journey, Solet explained why Salzburg remains special to him and how it shaped his career. “I’m not just […]
Ivorian attacker, Amad Diallo is in advanced talks to extend his stay at Manchester United. Diallo’s contract expires on June 30, 2025, but United have an option to extend it for a further season but talks have begun to sign a long-term deal. It is expected that the deal will be signed before the end of […]
The Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire have been crowned National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards, following their triumphant campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team’s remarkable journey culminated in a dramatic 2-1 victory against Nigeria in the final held in Abidjan, securing their third continental title. The Elephants […]
Ivorian sensation Amad Diallo delivered a dramatic last-minute winner as Manchester United stunned rivals Manchester City with a thrilling 2-1 victory, deepening Pep Guardiola’s champions’ recent struggles. City initially took the lead in the 36th minute when Josko Gvardiol capitalized on United’s frailty in defending set pieces, nodding home from a well-executed short corner. The […]
French-born defender of Ivorian descent, Yoram Zague, is set to sign a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The 18-year-old teenager, a product of PSG’s renowned youth academy, has caught the attention of the first-team management with his impressive performances this season. Making his first senior start earlier in the campaign, he showcased his abilities […]
Young Ivorian midfielder, Ibrahim Fofana, is reportedly considering an exit from Amiens SC during the winter transfer window to secure more playing opportunities. The 20-year-old, who joined the Ligue 2 side in January 2022, has struggled to break into the starting lineup this season, managing only seven appearances with a total of 17 minutes on […]
Moroccan defender, Noussair Mazraoui has been adjudged Player of the Month at Manchester United for the month of November. The club confirmed this in an official statement on Tuesday, December 3. Noussair Mazraoui won the award after beating competition from fellow Africans Amad Diallo and Andre Onana. “Congratulations to Noussair Mazraoui, who has been voted […]
Former Chelsea defender, Ashley Cole has made a shocking revelation about Didier Drogba’s pre-match rituals. The Ivorian football legend remains an icon at the club due to the superlative performances he churned out during his days with the club. However, Cole speaking on Football’s Greatest podcast shared that Drogba’s ritual was so important that no player dared […]
