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Tag: Ivory Coast

Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

June 9, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade eyes the first round of fixtures from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification and shares his opinion on the major matches that went down.

Where did it all go wrong for Algeria?

Where did it all go wrong for Algeria?

January 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As Algeria exits AFCON winless and with only one goal, Deolu Akingbade analyzes what went wrong.

Three international teams to watch out for in the next five years

Three international teams to watch out for in the next five years

February 9, 2021 by Will Brown

Will Brown takes a dip into international football and looks at three nations who have a lot to be excited about over the coming years.

The end of an era for the Ivory Coast's Elephants

The end of an era for the Ivory Coast’s Elephants

February 14, 2015 by James Nolan

James Nolan reviews what has been a strong decade for football in the Ivory Coast as a legend calls it a day.

AFCON 2015 - the winners and losers

AFCON 2015 – the winners and losers

February 10, 2015 by Matt Carter

With the dust now settling on an eventful AFCON, Matt Carter assesses who will be leaving with their heads held high and who had a tournament to forget.

Heavy weights eye long overdue AFCON success

Heavy weights eye long overdue AFCON success

February 8, 2015 by Matt Carter

West African duo Ghana and Ivory Coast are within a single win of righting a decade of AFCON wrongs, writes Matt Carter.

Are DR Congo's leopards rising from a prolonged slumber?

Are DR Congo’s leopards rising from a prolonged slumber?

February 4, 2015 by Matt Carter

DR Congo’s second half demolition of neighbours Republic of Congo offered signals that just maybe the sleeping giants are ready to rise, writes Matt Carter.

African Cup of Nations - five talking points

African Cup of Nations – five talking points

January 22, 2015 by Matt Carter

With the African Cup of Nations already developing into a captivating tournament, Matt Carter brings us the main talking points.

AFCON preview - can African football shine in an unlikely setting?

AFCON preview – can African football shine in an unlikely setting?

January 15, 2015 by Matt Carter

Matt Carter looks ahead to the African Cup of Nations which gets underway in Equatorial Guinea on Saturday.

African Cup of Nations qualification – the final frontier

African Cup of Nations qualification – the final frontier

November 19, 2014 by Matt Carter

For those vying for the remaining six slots at the African Cup of Nations, an anxiety doused final date awaits, writes Matt Carter.

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