2027 AFCONQ: Hervé Renard names Ivory Coast squad for Ghana, Somalia games
Ivory Coast head coach Hervé Renard has named a strong squad for next week’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana, with experienced stars Franck Kessie and Nicolas Pépé included in the 25-man list. The Elephants will host Ghana in Bouake on 24 September before travelling to face Somalia five days later during the international […]
Ivory Coast head coach Hervé Renard has unveiled his 25-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana, set to take place in Bouake on September 24th. The experienced stars Franck Kessie and Nicolas Pépé are among the stars included in the list. Ivory Coast will be hosting Ghana in their first fixture, attempting to capitalize on home advantage after failing to qualify for the 2025 tournament.
The squad also features European-based talent like Kessie, with attacking options including Yoane Wissa’s fellow forwards Evann Guessand, Mohamed Koné, and Ryan Fofana. Goalkeeper Yahia Fofana, Alban Lafont, and Mohamed Koné have all been selected, with the defensive lineup featuring established internationals Odilon Kossounou, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ousmane Diomande, and Evann Ndicka.
Renard aims to strike a balance between experience and emerging talent as Ivory Coast looks to secure their place in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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