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Quarter-Final Exits Confirmed for Two WAFCON 2026 Teams
Ivory Coast and South Africa have been eliminated from the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals following losses to Algeria and Morocco.
Algeria Secures Historic WAFCON Semi-Final Spot and World Cup Qualification
Algeria defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to qualify for the WAFCON semi-finals and the World Cup for the first time in their history.
Herve Renard appointed as Ivory Coast head coach again
Herve Renard has been rehired as the head coach of the Ivory Coast national football team, taking over from Emerse Fae.
Ivory Coast Parts Ways with National Team Coach Emerse Fae
The Ivorian Football Federation has announced that Emerse Fae will not continue as national team head coach following the expiration of his contract.
Nigerian Government Seeks Accountability and Reparations Following Death of Citizen in Ivorian Custody
The Nigerian government has demanded a full investigation and compensation after the death of Usama Murtala, who died following his release from an Ivorian prison.
Nigeria summons Ivory Coast envoy following prison death of citizen
Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has demanded compensation from the Ivorien government after a Nigerian citizen died in an Abidjan prison following an extended period of detention without trial.
Severe Flooding Claims Dozens Across West African Nations
Severe flooding triggered by intense seasonal rainfall has resulted in dozens of deaths across Ivory Coast and Ghana, with millions of people considered at risk by the United Nations.
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae cites immaturity following World Cup elimination
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae attributed his team's 2-1 World Cup exit to a lack of maturity after they conceded a late goal to Norway's Erling Haaland.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic names Ivory Coast as a dark horse for World Cup 2026 knockouts
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the Ivory Coast national team is a dangerous contender for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages after their performance in the group phase.
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae criticizes Schweinsteiger for biased remarks
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae has challenged comments from Bastian Schweinsteiger, describing the former player's remarks about African football styles as potentially racist and disappointing.