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Côte d’Ivoire’s football federation faces tensions despite single presidential bid

Yacine Idriss Diallo is set to run unopposed for a second term as president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), but his uncontested bid has failed to ease tensions within the organisation ahead of next month’s election.

The FIF...

Côte d’Ivoire rewards U18 African champions with 200 million CFA francs

Côte d’Ivoire has rewarded its young basketball players after their historic triumph at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket. The government announced a total package of 200 million CFA francs ($350,000) for the men’s and women’s U18 te...

Cameroon win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses made history on Sunday by winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat.

The victory ended Cameroon’s long wait for a continental...

Côte d’Ivoire win first FIBA U18 AfroBasket title

Côte d’Ivoire won their first FIBA U18 AfroBasket title on Sunday, defeating Senegal 73-51 in the final in Abidjan to cap an unbeaten run through the tournament.

Playing in front of a home crowd at the Palais des Sports de Trei...

Real Madrid sign Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé in record-breaking deal from RB Leipzig

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé from German club RB Leipzig, securing the highly rated teenager on a long-term contract as the Spanish giants continue to invest in emerging talent. The 19-year-old forwa...

Côte d'Ivoire brings Hervé Renard back as head coach of the Elephants

The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Hervé Jean-Marie Roger Renard as head coach of Côte d'Ivoire's national football team, marking the Frenchman's return 11 years after leading the Elephants t...

UEFA welcomes FIFA’s withdrawal of its proposal to sell equity stakes in the World Cup

This proposal was unanimously rejected by UEFA’s national associations, as well as by many other federations and confederations of all sizes across the world.

Côte d'Ivoire: FIF announces the non-renewal of Emerse Faé's contract at the helm of the Elephants

The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) officialized, this Friday, July 31, 2026, the end of its collaboration with the head coach of the senior national...

FIFA seeks approval from 211 federations for plan to open commercial rights to private investors

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seeking support from the organisation’s 211 member associations for a major commercial reform that could reshape the future financing model of world football.

The proposal would allow greater involv...

Spain are FIFA World Cup champions once again

Spain won the FIFA World Cup for the second time in their history after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday's final at New York New Jersey Stadium, capping a remarkable resurgence for one of international footbal...

2026 FIFA World Cup: Côte d'Ivoire Falls to Norway (2-1) in the Round of 32, Ending Historic Campaign

Côte d'Ivoire's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Tuesday, June 30, after the Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the...

World Cup: Côte d’Ivoire Beat Curaçao and Reach the Round of 16 for the First Time

It’s official! Côte d’Ivoire have reached the Round of 16 of a FIFA World Cup for the first time in four appearances after securing a...