Ivory Coast news

"We implore you": The Chelsea star who stopped a civil war

On the pitch, Didier Drogba was a firebrand; off it, a peacemaker. The long-serving Chelsea striker played a pivotal role in the peace process in the Ivory Coast. Part 12 of our Rebel United series.

Neuer laments Real Madrid’s return to form… and declines to answer a question about the World Cup

The veteran goalkeeper warns his teammates ahead of the match at the Allianz Arena

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

Players, fans from five WC countries face visa payments of up to $15K

Fans and players from several World Cup countries could have to pay up to $15,000 in order to obtain tourist visas ahead of the World Cup. According to regulations set by President Donald Trump's administration, residents of five countries - Algeria, Cape Verde, Senegal, the Ivory Coast, and Tunisia - have to pay high prices for bonds for visas. And there is no exemption for the World Cup.

The Ivory Coast manager: "Bonny has decided to play in the World Cup with us"

The Inter striker holds dual French and Ivorian citizenship, but is not part of Deschamps’ plans

EXCLUSIVE: Leipzig star Diomande shares how America shaped him

EXCLUSIVE: Yan Diomande tells GOAL how his unlikely American journey - from UPSL fields to RB Leipzig - shaped one of Europe’s fastest-rising stars.

How to buy AFCON semi-final 2025 tickets

Witness Africa’s fiercest competition live in Morocco

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Egypt vs Ivory Coast: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Egypt and Ivory Coast, as well as kick-off time and team news.

How to buy AFCON quarter-final 2025 tickets

Witness Africa’s fiercest competition live in Morocco

Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, as well as kick-off time and team news

Amad hails 'good lad' Mbeumo as Man Utd duo swap shirts at AFCON

Amad Diallo hailed Manchester United team-mate Bryan Mbeumo as a "good lad" after the pair swapped shirts following their Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon. The former scored a brilliant goal as the two African heavyweights played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday as both nations inched closer to the knockout stages of the competition.

📽️ | Man Utd star Amad scores AFCON stunner for Ivory Coast

Manchester United star Amad Diallo scored a stunning goal but his Ivory Coast side were held to a 1-1 draw with Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. The United wing-back, who lined up against club team-mate Bryan Mbeumo, scored his second goal of the competition for the tournament holders but their lead was short-lived when Junior Tchamadeu's deflected effort came just six minutes later.

2026 World Cup group stage draw: Fixtures and broadcasters

Discover the group stage draw and match schedule for the 2026 World Cup.

2026 World Cup fixtures and broadcasters

Discover the 2026 World Cup dates, match schedule, group standings, results and every channel broadcasting the tournament.

Ivory Coast vs Mozambique: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Ivory Coast and Mozambique, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Betting spotlight

Ligue 1 top-three finish odds: Lille lead, Lyon lurk, Rennes the value bet

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Who will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?

In Europe, much of the build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has unfortunately - but inevitably - focused on which clubs will be most affected by the tournament's scheduling slap-bang in the middle of the season. As an incredibly prestigious tournament that rarely fails to deliver a barely-believable amount of drama, the AFCON deserves so much better.

Yaya Toure reveals 'bitter rivalry' with brother Kolo

Manchester City legend Yaya Toure is adamant he was “better” than his brother Kolo after revealing the siblings had a “bitter rivalry” growing up. The former midfielder has opened up about what it was like to both compete and play alongside his brother, who represented Premier League trio Arsenal, City and Liverpool in a 14-year spell in English football.

Banks, Diomande and the five World Cup breakout candidates

There are plenty of top talents, from the United States and abroad, who are expected to make their mark for the first time at the 2026 World Cup

Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for AFCON - but Pepe misses out

Wilfried Zaha is returning to the Ivory Coast fold after a prolonged spell away, with the 33-year-old earning a surprise recall for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The Charlotte FC winger had been absent from the national team squad for two years, having initially slipped out of contention following disagreements with former coach Patrice Beaumelle. As a consequence, Zaha missed Les Éléphants' triumphant campaign on home soil in 2023.

IN FULL: World Cup 2026 group-stage draw

The World Cup 2026 draw has been made, with England set to face Croatia in the group stages, and the USMNT to take on Australia. Brazil have been drawn with Morocco, while France will play Senegal and Argentina must face Austria.

'One of the best in the world' - Amad reveals lofty ambitions

Amad Diallo believes that, after coming through some testing times at Manchester United, he can become "one of the best in the world".

PUMA's secret to creating iconic AFCON kits

PUMA have hit the target once again with their bespoke collection of kits for the 2025 edition of the tournament in Morocco

PUMA unveils African national team home and away kits

PUMA has launched the national team kits of five of Africa's most successful footballing nations - showing off their 'identity and culture'.

Ex-Leeds and Cardiff defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39

Former Premier League and Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39.

Marseille SACK Gattuso after 'rock bottom' admission

Ligue 1 giants Marseille have officially parted ways with Gennaro Gattuso and drafted in Jean-Louis Gasset as their new manager.

Frequently asked questions

The best way to travel to the City Ground is by public transportation or on foot, with parking limited around the stadium and surrounding residential areas. Nottingham railway station, served by the National Rail network, is within walking distance of the stadium.

In addition, the City Ground is served by buses and trams on matchdays, with Meadows Embankment the nearest stop for the latter service. To find out more information, check the club’s website.

With all season tickets for Nottingham Forest being sold out, you can expect getting matchday tickets to be fairly difficult, with home match tickets being allocated to members and season ticket holders first.

Midweek and cup games are likely to be a little easier to get hold of tickets, with tickets going on sale for members when they're available.

Only in occasional circumstances do Nottingham Forest tickets become available to those without a membership.

You'll find most games sell out in advance of the match, but if you're lucky, they might become available on the official Nottingham Forest website.

If you can't get your hands on non-member tickets, you can also head to secondary resale sites like StubHub and Ticombo with tickets starting from £70.

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