The Côte d'Ivoire U20 national football team, known as the Elephanteaux, has entered the final phase of their preparations for the upcoming UFOA-B CAN U20 qualifying tournament. The tournament is set to take place in Togo from October 17 to 31, 2024.

Under the guidance of national coach Lassina Dao, a squad of 23 players has been selected for this crucial stage. The team's training sessions began on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the National Football Technical Center in Bingerville, in a positive and determined atmosphere. As part of their preparation, the team will play two friendly matches, scheduled for Thursday, October 10, and Monday, October 14, before departing for Lomé, the capital of Togo, for the much-anticipated tournament.

Squad List:

Goalkeepers:

• Yoro Zigui (Stella Club, CIV)
• Brito Mardoche (SOA, CIV)
• Konan Yvann (Olympique Lyonnais, France)

Defenders :

• Bamba Goudouss (FC San Pedro, CIV)
• Kra Kouassi Jean (SOL FC, CIV)
• Godo Othinel (RCA, CIV)
• TOURE Mohamed (SOL FC)
• Simporé Eric Junior (SOA, CIV)
• Koné Issa (RCA, CIV)
• Agnikoi Eroine (Zulte Waregem, Belgium)

Midfielders:

• Kouassi Me Odilon (AC Horsens, Denmark)
• Cissé Isaac (SOA, CIV)
• Fofana Moussa (SOL FC, CIV)
• Mohamed Lamine Fofana (Zoman FC, CIV)
• Vakaba Kader (Stade d’Abidjan, CIV)
• Abi Kassi Théodore (FC San Pedro, CIV)

Forwards:

• Wawa Christ Ivan (RCA, CIV)
• Konaté Oumar (SOL FC, CIV)
• Konan Loukou (FC Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova)
• Karamoko Amara (COK, CIV)
• Mokessé Bamba (Mouna FC, CIV)
• Dramane Kamagaté (FC San Pedro, CIV)
• Traoré Sidiki (AFAD, CIV)

The Elephanteaux will head to Togo with hopes of securing their place in the CAN U20 tournament through the UFOA-B qualifiers.