Ivory Coast name strong squad for Ghana and Somalia AFCON qualifiers
Ivory Coast have named a strong squad for their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia as new head coach Hervé Renard begins his competitive campaign in charge of the Elephants. Renard has included a mix of established internationals and emerging talent, with Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, Real Madrid […]
Ivory Coast has unveiled a strong squad ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia. Head coach Hervé Renard has opted for a mix of experienced players and promising young talent. Notable selections include Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, Real Madrid youngster Yan Diomandé, Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, Brighton's Malick Yalcouyé, and Newcastle United forward Bazoumana Touré.
Ivory Coast will begin their Group C campaign against Ghana on September 24th at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké. The match against Somalia on September 29th, played in Ivory Coast due to Somalia's lack of a CAF-approved home stadium, is expected to be pivotal, with both teams vying for qualification to the 2027 AFCON finals. Renard's squad boasts a robust defensive unit, featuring Roma's Evan Ndicka, Nottingham Forest's Ousmane Diomande, Bayer Leverkusen's Guela Doue, and Manchester United's Leny Yoro.
In attack, Ivory Coast has several options, including Real Madrid forward Diomandé, Newcastle's Touré, and Inter Milan's Ange-Yoan Bonny. Goalkeeper options include Yahia Fofana, Mohamed Kone, and Alban Lafont.
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