Ivory Coast

Mane's Senegal Defend Title As Ivory Coast Hosts Cup Of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast, featuring strong contenders like host nation Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah's Egypt, and defending champions Senegal. The 24-team tournament, the first in Ivory Coast in 40 years, opens with hosts facing Guinea-Bissau. With a $1.5 billion investment, Ivory Coast aims for a spectacular event in six ...

Egypt Lose Salah to Injury as Nigeria Down Hosts Ivory Coast

In a tale of contrasting fortunes, Egypt's tenacity without Salah showcased their depth, securing a valuable point. Nigeria, led by Troost-Ekong, claimed victory over Ivory Coast, heightening the stakes in an already thrilling AFCON tournament.  Egypt face an anxious wait on the extent of Mohamed Salah's injury sustained in a lively 2-2 draw ...

Hosts Ivory Coast Knock Holders Senegal Out After AFCON Thriller

Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday to beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties and book an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Mali or Burkina Faso. A last-16 thriller ended 1-1 after extra time with Habib Diallo scoring after four minutes for Senegal and Franck Kessie equalising off a penalty four ...

Haller Hits Winner As Ivory Coast Beats Nigeria To Take AFCON Title

Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe ...