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FIF and Chic Shop Renew Partnership for Two More Years

Abidjan, September 16, 2024 – The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) and Chic Shop Supermarkets have renewed their long-standing partnership for an additional two years. The signing ceremony, held at Chic Shop’s Riviera location, gathered ke...

Published on Sep 18, 2024

CAF Allocates Over 8 Billion CFA to FIF for Football Development

The African Football Coaches Symposium, which took place in Abidjan on Thursday, September 12, 2024, was the setting for a significant signing between the Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mr. Veron Mosemgo-Omba, and the President of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), Mr. Yacine Idriss Diallo. The two leaders...

Published on Sep 14, 2024

National Order/CAN 2023 Contribution: CAF President and Secretary General Honored as Commander and Officer

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Abidjan-Cocody, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, and CAF Secretary General, Veron Mosengo-Omba, were respectively awarded the titles of Commander and Officer in Côte d'...

Published on Sep 14, 2024

CAN 2025 Qualifiers: Côte d’Ivoire Triumphs Over Chad to Secure Second Victory

Côte d’Ivoire continued its impressive run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Chad on Tuesday evening in Yaoundé. This win marks their second consecutive success, strengthening their position as leader...

Published on Sep 11, 2024

CAN 2025 Qualifiers: Krasso Rescues Côte d'Ivoire from Zambian Trap

Morocco 2025 CAN Qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire maintained their strong position on Friday night against Zambia. In their opening match of the...

Published on Sep 07, 2024

Idriss Diallo: An Exemplary Leader Shaped by Academic and Professional Excellence

Idriss Diallo’s distinguished career reflects his profound expertise and leadership in finance and management, underpinned by a solid academic foundation and diverse professional experiences.

Academic Foundation

Idriss Diallo holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics with a specialization in Oper...

Published on Sep 01, 2024

Ivory Coast Makes Key Player Substitution Ahead of CAN 2025 Qualifiers

The Ivorian Football Federation has announced a last-minute change to the national team roster ahead of the first and second matchdays of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers. Sébastien Haller, who was initially called up by Head Coach Emerse Faé, will be unavailable due to a recent transfer to CD Leganés in Spain...

Published on Sep 01, 2024

Côte d’Ivoire: Sol Bamba Passes Away

A tragic loss for Ivorian and African football as Sol Bamba passed away this Saturday at the age of 39. Recently appointed as the head coach of Adanaspor in the Turkish Second Division, the 39-year-old football icon suffered a sudden collapse before his team’s match against Manisa (0-0) on Friday, which was supposed to be the fourth offici...

Published on Sep 01, 2024

Ivory Coast U17 Elephants Ramp Up Training for FIFA Talent Development Tournament

On August 29, 2024, the Ivory Coast U17 team intensified their preparation for the FIFA Talent Development Tournament during the second day of their training camp. The session, held at the Botanical Garden of Bingerville, was supervised by Interim National Technical Director Alain Gouaméné.

Under the guidance of head coach...

Published on Aug 29, 2024

Transfer News: Jean-Philippe Gbamin Joins FC Nantes

In the latest transfer news, FC Nantes has officially announced the signing of defensive midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin. The Ivorian international joins the French club on a free transfer as of August 27, 2024, for the 2024-2025 season.

At 28 years old, Gbamin arrives at FC Nantes with a blend of determination and enthusiasm. "I am very...

Published on Aug 28, 2024

CAN 2025 Qualifiers: Mustapha Ghorbal to Officiate Chad vs Côte d'Ivoire Match

For the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, Chad will host Côte d'Ivoire on September 10, 2024. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal to officiate this crucial match.

At 39 years old, Mustapha Ghorbal is recognized as one of the continent's top refer...

Published on Aug 28, 2024

CAN 2025 Qualifiers: Ivorian Coach Emerse Faé Reveals Squad with Amad Diallo's Return

Ivorian head coach Emerse Faé announced his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers in a press conference on Monday, August 26, 2024, held in Abidjan...

Published on Aug 26, 2024