Ivory Coast news

The north African side are seeking to maintain their resurgent form and reach the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals but face a stern challenge

With both Belmadi's men and Les Elephants likely to try and keep things tight at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects the action to unfold after the break

With both teams in high confidence, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when Kamara's men take on Les Aigles at the New Suez Stadium on Monday

Ed Dove predicts the outcome of all eight Afcon Round of 16 bouts

Goal rounds up Toure's career earnings, charity work and sponsorship as the Ivory Coast forward seeks a new footballing challenge

Mesut Ozil called time on his international career on Sunday, joining a list of stars to hang their boots up before age caught up on them

The former Liverpool defender has been welcomed back by his brother Yaya having made over a century of appearances for his country

Having looked consistently vulnerable at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects the Oranje to be joined on the scoresheet by Marc Wilmots' men in Rotterdam

The Ivorian pulled himself from contention in September 2016, but is expected to go back on that decision in order to grace the 2018 World Cup

The 24-year-old says there is one track in particular which helps lift his spirits when he is feeling down after games

There were a number of movements throughout the rankings, with Northern Ireland, Greece and the United States all making improvements

Ugly scenes marred the friendly fixture in Paris, with supporters clashing and even confronting the players, forcing the referee to end the game early

The coach has agreed to a two year deal which sees him replace Michel Dussuyer who resigned following their disastrous Africa Cup of Nations campaign