Ivory Coast

Genitalia from girls mutilated in Ivory Coast sold for magic

A ground down clitoris can sell for up to around $170 (152 euros), the equivalent of what many in Ivory Coast earn in a month.

Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae

"When I think about all we have been through, we are miracle survivors. We never gave up and we managed to come back from so many tough blows."

Ivory Coast look to complete remarkable recovery in AFCON final

Ivory Coast can complete a remarkable recovery and put a successful seal on an absorbing Africa Cup of Nations tournament if they can beat Nigeria on Sunday and claim the title on home soil.

Haller eyes AFCON glory after cancer battle, Bundesliga agony

No single player symbolises Ivory Coast's remarkable turnaround to reach this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final quite like striker Sebastien Haller.

AFCON / Ivory Coast's run to final 'like a dream'

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter.

AFCON / South Africa, Ivory Coast complete semifinals lineup

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in their quarter-final on Saturday.

AFCON / Ivory Coast stun holders Senegal, Cape Verde into quarterfinals

Cape Verde won an AFCON knockout tie for the first time in their history as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in Abidjan.

African qualifiers’ early stages fail to disappoint

From 15 to 21 November, the 53 nations involved in the African qualifying campaign kicked off their quest to secure one of the nine automatic spots up for grabs at football’s most illustrious event.

Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory

Ivory Coast crushed Seychelles 9-0 in Abidjan on Friday to create a record winning margin for a World Cup qualifier in Africa.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Genitalia from girls mutilated in Ivory Coast sold for magic

A ground down clitoris can sell for up to around $170 (152 euros), the equivalent of what many in Ivory Coast earn in a month.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae

"When I think about all we have been through, we are miracle survivors. We never gave up and we managed to come back from so many tough blows."

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

Ivory Coast look to complete remarkable recovery in AFCON final

Ivory Coast can complete a remarkable recovery and put a successful seal on an absorbing Africa Cup of Nations tournament if they can beat Nigeria on Sunday and claim the title on home soil.

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

Haller eyes AFCON glory after cancer battle, Bundesliga agony

No single player symbolises Ivory Coast's remarkable turnaround to reach this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final quite like striker Sebastien Haller.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

Ivory Coast's run to final 'like a dream'

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the tournament hosts beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's last-four encounter.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

South Africa, Ivory Coast complete semifinals lineup

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four penalties in the post-match shootout against the Cape Verde Islands to carry his country into the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in their quarter-final on Saturday.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Ivory Coast stun holders Senegal, Cape Verde into quarterfinals

Cape Verde won an AFCON knockout tie for the first time in their history as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in Abidjan.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

African qualifiers’ early stages fail to disappoint

From 15 to 21 November, the 53 nations involved in the African qualifying campaign kicked off their quest to secure one of the nine automatic spots up for grabs at football’s most illustrious event.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory

Ivory Coast crushed Seychelles 9-0 in Abidjan on Friday to create a record winning margin for a World Cup qualifier in Africa.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

FIFA brings football training to Ivory Coast classrooms

Children at primary schools in Abidjan traded classrooms for football fields last week to take part in a FIFA initiative to make the sport more accessible and contribute to education.