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Porto midfielder Seko Fofana announces retirement from Ivory Coast national team

Seko Fofana, the midfielder who returned to FC Porto in the summer transfer window, announced this Monday his retirement from international football, thus leaving the Ivory Coast national team.

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Yaya Toure speaks of 'new era' for African coaches ahead of Champions League debut

Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure on Tuesday hailed the dawn of "a new era" as he prepares to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League when his Slovan Bratislava side take on Paris Saint-Germain.

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Ghana book spot in 2027 Women's World Cup intercontinental playoffs after win over Ivory Coast

Ghana's Black Queens booked a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup intercontinental playoffs after a comeback victory against Ivory Coast on Thursday.

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Nottingham Forest bolster defence by signing Ousmane Diomande from Sporting

Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast centre back ⁠Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year contract, with an option for ‌a further year, the Premier League club said ‌on Tuesday.

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Daring to dream: Teenage duo Ouedraogo and Ruth ready for stardom with Ivory Coast

They’ve been through it all together: their training at the Right to Dream academy in Ghana, a prestigious Gothia Cup played alongside the boys, a U17 World Cup, a joint move to FC Nordsjaelland - a Right to Dream partner club - and, finally, their first Africa Cup of Nations with Cote d’Ivoire at just 18 years of age. Safi Ouedraogo and Sery Grace Ruth form an inseparable duo, but above all, one already capable of leading the Ivorian national team, having been involved in six of the eight goals scored by the Elephantes during this Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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Ivory Coast qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals after getting past Tanzania

Ivory Coast, already virtually through to the knockout stages, secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Tanzania on the final day of the group stage. Reynald Pedros’s players have Nsira Ouedraogo to thank, as she scored the opening goal and then won the penalty that led to the second. In the quarter-finals, the Ivorians will face Algeria on Saturday.

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Herve Renard named Ivory Coast coach for second spell after Tunisia stint

French coach Herve Renard has returned to take over ⁠Ivory Coast, who he led to the African title in 2015, the Ivorian federation ‌announced in a statement on Tuesday.

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Banyana Banyana's Group B permutations at WAFCON ahead of crunch clash with Burkina Faso

South Africa must beat Burkina Faso in Casablanca on Tuesday to have any chance of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with their hopes also relying on the outcome of the other Group B fixture between Ivory Coast and Tanzania.

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South Africa snatch a draw against Ivory Coast at WAFCON after scoring in the 99th minute

South Africa managed to secure a miraculous draw against Côte d’Ivoire thanks to a goal scored in the 99th minute, after having a goal ruled out for offside five minutes earlier. The two sides drew 2–2 – a result that did not go Reynald Pedros’s players’ way, but which keeps both nations in contention for the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Banyana battle back for draw as Magaia proves the hero with last minute goal

Hildah Magaia equalised with virtually the last kick of the game to keep South Africa’s hopes alive at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Ivory Coast in Casablanca on Friday.

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Emerse Fae leaves role as Ivory Coast head coach after not renewing contract

Emerse Fae has left his role as Ivory Coast coach after his contract expired and was not renewed, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) said on Friday.

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South Africa's must-win WAFCON clash against Ivory Coast: The facts and stats

South Africa will look to history for some comfort when they face Ivory Coast in their must-win second Group B game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday.

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Banyana now face ‘final’ in second WAFCON pool game against Ivory Coast – coach Des Ellis

Banyana Banyana coach Des Ellis was left to rue missed opportunities following her side’s 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their Group A opener at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Monday.

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Ivory Coast star Diomande reportedly reaches agreement with Real Madrid

RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has reportedly reached a verbal agreement over personal terms with Real Madrid.

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Newcastle announce signing of Ivory Coast star Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim

Newcastle United have signed Ivory ⁠Coast winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim on a long-term ‌contract, the Premier League club ‌said on Sunday.

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Newcastle reach agreement to sign talented Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana Toure

Newcastle have reportedly reached an agreement with German club Hoffenheim for highly-rated winger Bazoumana Toure.

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Star striker Erling Haaland says Norway's chances against Brazil are 'very slim'

Norway's star striker, Erling Braut Haaland, who scored the winning goal in the 2-1 win against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, says that the Scandinavians only have a very slim chance of making an upset against Brazil when the two countries clash in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.

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World Cup highlights: Mexico break 40-year curse as Mbappe dominates Sweden

Mexico ended the curse of the fourth game at the World Cup that started in 1986, whilst France showed their dominance against Sweden, and Norway needed a late Erling Haaland goal to fend off the Ivory Coast as the round of 32 continued.

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'Small details' the difference, says Ivory Coast captain Kessie after crushing loss

Ivory Coast captain Frank Kessie spoke to the media after his side's crushing loss in the Round of 32 at the World Cup, saying: "We conceded a goal because of small details, a bit like in the match against Germany. It hurts and leaves a very, very bitter taste."

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Haaland the hero as Norway edge Ivory Coast to reach last 16 at World Cup

Norway triumphed 2-1 over Ivory Coast to earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win at the third attempt. The African nation had their moments in their first appearance beyond the group stage, but a late Erling Braut Haaland goal ultimately meant they could not carry their impressive recent record (W6, D1) into the business end of the tournament.

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World Cup LIVE: Mexico join France and Norway in the last 16 on day 20

We’ve got another huge day of action at the FIFA World Cup, with France, Ivory Coast and co-hosts Mexico among the sides looking to seal their place in the last 16. As always, keep track of all the key moments throughout the day with our live blog!

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Stale Solbakken hails 'powerful' Erling Haaland for leading by example ahead of next match

Norway coach Stale Solbakken hailed the leadership of "powerhouse" Erling Haaland as he prepares his team to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday.

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Norway captain Odegaard living the dream ahead of Ivory Coast clash

Norway captain Martin Odegaard won the Premier League with Arsenal ⁠in May and reached the Champions League final, but the midfielder says the pinnacle of his career ‌will come on Tuesday when his side face Ivory Coast in the ‌World Cup last 32.

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Ivory Coast's Diomande brushes off transfer speculation to focus on Norway tie

In-demand forward Yan Diomande insisted speculation over his club future has not ⁠been a distraction from his preparations for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup last 32 in Dallas on ‌Tuesday 30th June (19:00 CEST).