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Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Road to 2026: Cote d'Ivoire boss Faé calls for vigilance in World Cup qualfiers

Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé warned his squad to maintain their focus as they search for six points over the next five days in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia.

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Road to 2026: Africa’s World Cup dreams return to the pitch

The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup return this week after a nine-month break, with high stakes for several top teams. With six rounds left in the 10-match group stage, the upcoming two fixtures will be crucial in shaping the destiny of many nations.

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Lookman revels in journey from obscurity to African player of the year

Ademola Lookman summed it up quite neatly after collecting the trophy for best male footballer at the 2024 Confederation of African Football awards. “Four years ago my career felt down," the 27-year-old told the glitterati assembled at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakesh. "But now I’m here as the best…

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Emerse Faé Appointed Permanent Head Coach Of Ivory Coast National Team

Emerse Faé appointed permanent head coach of Ivory Coast after leading team to Africa Cup of Nations victory.

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Sébastien Haller leads Ivory Coast to victory in Africa Cup

Sébastien Haller overcame self-doubt and injuries to become Ivory Coast's hero in their Africa Cup of Nations victory, showcasing mental strength and inspi...

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Ivory Coast's Sebastian Haller overcomes doubt to become AFCON hero

Read about Sébastien Haller's journey from self-doubt to Africa Cup of Nations hero as he overcame injury and cancer to lead Ivory Coast to victory.

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Ivory Coast triumphs over Nigeria to win Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast triumphed over Nigeria in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations final, securing their third continental title after a comeback victory.

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Ivory Coast’s Afcon win shows there’s no blueprint for tournament success

After suffering the biggest tournament defeat since Brazil at 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach, the hosts triumphed

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Haller the hero as Ivory Coast seal improbable Afcon win against Nigeria

Nigeria took the lead but Ivory Coast equalised before Sébastien Haller scored with nine minutes left to give the hosts a 2-1 win and their third Afcon title

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Ivory Coast reaches Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria

Discover the astonishing journey of Ivory Coast's national football team as they make it to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. From a rocky start to ...

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From chaos to champions? Don’t rule it out in Ivory Coast’s madcap Afcon

Despite bizarre decisions on and off the pitch somehow the hosts are in the quarter-finals and anything can happen now

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