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Less than three months before the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has unveiled a list of 25 players to face South Korea and Scotland this month. Two friendly matches as part of the March international window. At 85 days from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Emerse Faé is refining […]
On the occasion of the February 2026 FIFA window, Benin’s Amazones are set to play two prestigious friendly matches in Abidjan against Ivory Coast and Kenya. The list of players called up for these fixtures has been released. The Benin women’s national team will take advantage of the February window to fine-tune its preparation with […]
During the FIFA international window, the Benin Amazons will travel to Abidjan to face Ivory Coast in a prestigious friendly, a real test ahead of the upcoming continental fixtures. The February international window looks set to be productive for the women’s national teams. From February 23 to March 3, 2026, the FIFA window will provide […]
The President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has granted a presidential pardon to the Malian MP Mamadou Hawa Gassama. A member of Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT), Mamadou Hawa Gassama had been sentenced at the end of January by the Abidjan Court of First Instance to three years in prison for an […]
Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony named Yaya Touré, praising the intelligence and power of the former Manchester City midfielder. Wilfried Bony has spoken. Asked about the best teammate of his career, the former Stoke City forward did not name Didier Drogba, though an icon of […]
From February 6 to 14, 2026, the African U20 women’s teams will face off in the third round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying, with several promising fixtures and qualifying spots at stake. The race to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup continues with the third round of the African qualifiers, whose […]
The former captain of the Elephants, Yaya Touré, is the subject of a complaint for ‘romantic fraud’ filed by a former journalist, in a scandal that is shaking Ivory Coast. The former Ivorian international Yaya Touré is reportedly in trouble. The former Manchester City midfielder is accused by a former journalist of having taken advantage […]
The Atlas Lions dominated Cameroon (2-0) while Senegal edged Mali (1-0), opening the door to a highly anticipated set of quarterfinals this Saturday. Friday evening yielded the first verdicts from the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals. As hosts of the tournament, Morocco sealed their berth in the semifinals by beating Cameroon (2-0). Buoyed by […]
Following the legislative elections held on December 27, 2025, the Ivorian government led by Prime Minister Robert Beugré-Mambé submitted its resignation to the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, as announced by the Presidency in an official statement on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. This step, in accordance with constitutional customs after a national election, comes […]
With four goals to his name before the quarterfinals, the Moroccan Brahim Díaz leads a dense pack of African stars and has established himself as the standout figure of this 2025 edition. Moroccan star Brahim Díaz currently leads the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 top scorers list. With four goals to his name, the Moroccan […]
Following Tuesday’s round of 16 matches, the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco have officially been decided, with several high-stakes clashes on the schedule. The complete quarter-final schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations, currently being played in Morocco, is now known. The knockout stage delivered its verdict on […]
A son and pillar of Montpellier Hérault SC, and former Ivory Coast coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has died this Friday at the age of 72, the MHSC announced on X. French football has just lost one of its most respected figures. Jean-Louis Gasset passed away this Friday at the age of 72, plunging Ligue 1 and […]
Plusieurs rencontres sont au programme ce mercredi à travers les pelouses marocaines. De gros chocs comptant pour la première journée de la phase de poules de la CAN 2025. Quatre affiches sont au programme ce mercredi, dans le cadre de la première journée des phases de poule de la CAN 2025. En cette veille de […]
Injured at his club a few days before kick-off, Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and gives up his place to Evann Guessand in the Elephants’ squad. The Ivorian side will have to cope without one of its key players for the 2025 Africa Cup […]
The Ivory Coast squad for the final phase of AFCON 2025 has been announced. Nicolas Pépé and Simon Adingra are missing. As defending champions, the Ivory Coast has also revealed its list of players selected for AFCON 2025. Coach Emerse Faé indeed announced on Tuesday a group of 28 Elephants for the competition, which will […]
In Côte d’Ivoire, the president of the FPI’s ‘Democracy and Values’ faction, Issiaka Sangaré, firmly rejects the holding of a reunification congress announced for January 2026. The initiative, presented on December 3, 2025 by a group of party officials at a press conference in Cocody, is far from consensual. One of its main opponents is […]
In Côte d’Ivoire, a large-scale operation against drug trafficking was carried out on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Vavoua, in the Haut-Sassandra region, by the Cellule antidrogue de Daloa (CAD) with the support of the escadron mobile 1/2 de Daloa. Four individuals were arrested, including one who presented himself as a teacher. According to the […]
Ivorian actress Nadiya Sabeh, wife of singer Ariel Sheney, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The singer broke his silence on Friday, December 5, 2025. There has been a strong emotional reaction since the announcement on the evening of December 3, 2025, of the death of Nadiya Sabeh, wife of singer Ariel Sheney. The young […]
The wife of Ivorian singer Ariel Sheney, actress Nadiya Sabeh, has died. Her death was announced this Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Nadiya Sabeh was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2024 and shared her journey with her husband, Ariel Sheney. In October 2024, she made her big return to social media to share her experience […]
The president of COJEP, Charles Blé Goudé, gave an emotional testimony on NCI on November 24, 2025, publicly calling for forgiveness for his former mentor, Laurent Gbagbo. A guest on the show La Quotidienne, the former leader of the Jeunesse patriotique spoke about the split that broke their relationship. “I’m hurting over my separation from […]
The Miss Côte d’Ivoire Committee (COMICI) announced in Bangkok the official withdrawal of Olivia Yacé from all her titles won at Miss Universe 2025. This decision, motivated by personal commitments related to her mandates, ends her reign as Miss Universe Africa & Oceania, only a few days after the 74ᵉ edition of the global pageant. […]
Invited this Friday, November 21, 2025, on Yvidéro’s show The Code, Tina Glamour revealed, for the first time, the exact circumstances of her daughter Carla’s death. Still in fresh pain, Tina Glamour decided to speak. Invited to The Code this Friday, November 21, 2025, the Ivorian artist and mother of the king of couper-décaler DJ […]
For the 74th edition of Miss Universe, held on the night of November 20–21, 2025, Olivia Yacé once again proudly represented Côte d’Ivoire. After a competition that brought together more than 120 contestants from around the world, the Ivorian representative rose to the rank of 4th runner-up, becoming the only Black woman in the prestigious […]
Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-0 on Tuesday night in the Champions League, consolidating their European momentum. After the match, Pep Guardiola praised Nicolas Pépé’s performance, whom he still considers a “dangerous” player in the final third. At the end of Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Villarreal, Pep Guardiola was keen to praise Nicolas Pépé’s display, […]
After several days of tension over his dispute with Debordo Leekunfa, Ivorian singer Kerozen has decided to turn the page. In a message posted on his Facebook page, the artist expresses his gratitude to his fans and announces that he is withdrawing his complaint against his ex-friend. This Saturday, Kerozen took to his Facebook page […]
Producer Emma Dobré publicly expressed her support for the artist Kerozen, who is targeted by serious allegations of weapons possession made by Debordo Leekunfa. She appeals to the singer’s wisdom and urges him to favor forgiveness. The Ivorian music industry is once again shaken by the arrest of coupé-décalé artist Debordo Leekunfa following a complaint […]
The famous Ivorian singer Debordo Leekunfa was incarcerated at the Maison d’Arrêt et de Correction d’Abidjan (MACA) on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He is being prosecuted for breach of contract and defamation, following complaints filed by promoter Nama Bouaké and singer Kerozène. The sky darkens for Ivorian artist Debordo Leekunfa. Known for his antics and […]
The Ivorian coupé-décalé artist Debordo Leekunfa was arrested in Abidjan after his notable appearance on the show Willy à Midi by Willy Dumbo on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He is being prosecuted for defamation and breach of contract, following complaints filed by his colleague Kerozen and promoter Nama Bouaké. Bad news for Ivorian coupé-décalé artist […]
CAF has formalized the expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams starting with the 2026 edition in Morocco, marking a new milestone in the growth of women’s football across the continent. The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved a major decision for the development of women’s football […]
The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) issued a warning to Life TV columnist Isabelle Vovor after remarks deemed offensive made during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program on November 4, 2025. On November 4, 2025, during the “Petit Poteau Politique” program broadcast on Life TV, a columnist made remarks considered inappropriate toward her guest, Mr. […]
