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Roma's Ndicka cleared after on-field collapse
AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka has been cleared to resume sporting activity after undergoing a series of tests, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, days after the 24-year-old collapsed on the pitch during their match against Udinese.
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African champs Ivory Coast held to draw by Benin
Oumar Diakite scored a second-half equaliser to spare the blushes of newly-crowned African champions Ivory Coast who were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin in a friendly in Amiens, France on Saturday.
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Ivory Coast, Nigeria head African teams back in action
Among Africa's standout fixtures in this international break, Nigeria play fierce rivals Ghana, Algeria meet South Africa, and Senegal square off with Gabon.
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Faé appointed permanent Ivory Coast coach
Ivory Coast have appointed Emerse Faé as their permanent head coach after he led them to the title at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this month, the country's football federation president said.
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Which big club will come sniffing around Brighton's Adingra?
AFCON hero Simon Adingra marked his return from Ivory Coast by scoring twice in a match for the first time in his senior career, capping a remarkable week for the Brighton youngster.
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Was this the best AFCON of the 21st century, or ever?
Why exactly was this year's Africa Cup of Nations such a resounding success, and will the tournament be remembered in years to come as one of - if not the - best edition of the continental showpiece?
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Dortmund welcome back Haller from AFCON in style
Borussia Dortmund welcome back AFCON winner Sebastien Haller.
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AFCON Team of the Tournament: Williams, Troost-Ekong, Haller star; Osimhen omitted
We name our Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, with finalists Ivory Coast and Nigeria prominently represented in the Dream XI.
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Comeback kid Haller 'showed incredible mental strength' at AFCON
Less than two years after a cancer diagnosis, and a serious ankle injury in December, Ivory Coast's Sebastien Haller led his side to AFCON glory. But he was plagued with self-doubt before the tournament, says teammate Seko Fofana.
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The breakout star of Ivory Coast's AFCON triumph
Ed Dove reflects on a tournament to remember as hosts Ivory Coast are crowned AFCON champions.
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Ivory Coast kings of AFCON, Nigeria rue Peseiro's decisions
ESPN analysts Ed Dove and Colin Udoh break down Sunday's AFCON final from the perspectives of the victorious Ivory Coast and the vanquished Nigeria.
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Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win AFCON title
Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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Ivory Coast are on the cusp of a most unexpected AFCON final triumph
Less than three weeks ago, Ivory Coast were at their lowest ebb. Now, they are one game away from becoming champions of Africa on home soil.
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Haller emerges as Ivory Coast's AFCON 'fulcrum'
The Ivory Coast have had to wait to enjoy Sebastien Haller's impact at international level, but after overcoming his cancer diagnosis and recent injury problems, the striker is finally leaving his mark at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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How Ivory Coast went from the cusp of elimination to the AFCON final
ESPN's Colin Udoh examines how Ivory Coast lost two group stage games, but still find themselves in the AFCON final against Nigeria on Sunday.
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The personalities that have impressed in Ivory Coast's run to finals
Ed Dove says Sebastien Haller and interim manager Emerse Fae have been fantastic as Ivory Coast advances to the AFCON final.
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Ivory Coast make AFCON final after firing coach
Sebastien Haller sent hosts Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final as they beat Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's semi-final.
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Ivory Coast's new Golden Generation can succeed where Drogba & co. failed
Ivory Coast's 2024 squad may not have the same star power as the country's fabled "Golden Generation" but they might have the resilience and momentum to succeed where Didier Drogba and co. failed.
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Will Ivory Coast's 'remarkable' run at AFCON come to an end vs. DR Congo?
Ed Dove & Leonard Solms preview Ivory Coast's semifinal clash against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Ivory Coast score late ET winner to reach semis
Hosts Ivory Coast kept up their incredible escape act at the Africa Cup of Nations as they came from behind to beat Mali 2-1 in Saturday's quarter-final, scoring a last-gasp goal in extra time to book a semi-final with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Can Ivory Coast's AFCON redemption arc continue?
Has there ever been an international campaign in history that has so married triumph and disaster, with a managerial dismissal thrown in?
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Hosts Ivory Coast eliminate Senegal from AFCON
Moussa Niakhate missed his penalty in the shoot-out as holders Senegal tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a drama-filled 5-4 loss to hosts Ivory Coast following a 1-1 draw at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Monday.
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Could Zidane ride the notorious AFCON manager rollercoaster?
Seriously, who'd be an AFCON manager?! The past week has seen a glut of firings as big teams have fallen by the wayside, and six teams need new managers. Zidane to Algeria, perhaps? Jurgen Klopp would do well with Ghana...
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With no coach, Ivory Coast 'loan' for Renard fails
Host nation Ivory Coast have failed to land French coach Hervé Renard "on loan" from the France women's team for the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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What are AFCON's missing stars, like Boniface, Zaha, and Choupo-Moting, up to?
Inevitably, at each Africa Cup of Nations, some of the continent's biggest names are missing for a whole array of reasons. Let's catch up on what some of these absent stars have been doing in the meantime.
2025 WCQ - CAF Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 6 |
| Gabon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| Kenya | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| Burundi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Gambia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| Seychelles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -14 | 0 |
2025 Team Leaders
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Rankings
Goal Difference11
Goals Scored11
Assists0
Goals Conceded0