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"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.

How to buy Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 tickets

Here’s exactly how you can secure tickets to see Les Éléphants in North America

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

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AFCON Wrap: Former Man United winger spoils Ivory Coast's date with SA, Cameroon beat ex-Chiefs star's team

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stages ended on a high note with heavyweights taking the centre stage in the North African country of Morocco. In the four games that were played, 14 goals were scored, with the defending champions, The Elephants, scoring the most as they finished top in their pool.

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

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Gabon and Ivory Coast, 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.

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2026 World Cup group stage draw: Fixtures and broadcasters

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2026 World Cup fixtures… and broadcasters

Find out the dates for the 2026 World Cup, the match schedule, group standings, results and all the channels 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.

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