Today’s game features two African power houses when the IC faces off against
Nigeria.  Both teams feature star studded lineups chock full of EPL talent.  This really is one of the showpieces of the first round of the tournament.  Contrasting styles of play see Nigeria as possession type team while
Cote d’Ivorie has more explosive potential.  The [...]

My name is Gianfranco and though I am an avid Azzuri fan, I gained a huge amount of respect and admiration for Ivory Coast Football during the 06 World Cup.  Even though the team went three and out I was completely amazed by their qualification and one Didier Drogba.  I can’t wait to watch the
Ivory [...]

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Yesterday’s game between Cote d’Ivoire and Serbia&Montenegro turned out to be another classic with the Ivorians edging it 3-2 . Just when I thought the Ivorians where going home with no points, they turned the game on its head.
Like the other two games, the Ivorians went 2-0 down in the first 19 minutes courtesy [...]

Even though nothing is at stake for this match, I expect both teams to be up for this game.
Cote d’Ivoire will be without their main talisman Didier Drogba as he is suspended for the game, however I expect the fringe players such as Bakari Kone, Aruna Kone to put in a good performance [...]

Cote d’Ivoire will be playing for pride when they take on Serbia & Montenegro tomorrow.
Even though they have been knocked out of the competition after slim losses to Argentina and Holland, the youthful Ivorian side who have won many admirers by their brand of football will be looking to win the game against [...]

Coach Michel, the much travelled Cote d’Ivoire manager is to step down from his post after the World Cup.
After the Elephants two losses in group C against Argentina and Holland, the Frenchman has admitted his contract is unlikely to be extended and the match against Serbia and Montenegro is likely to be his [...]

Cote d’Ivoire were sent crashing out of the World cup after losing 2-1 to Netherlands in yet another thrilling match in Stuggart.
Two early goals from Robin Van Persie and Ruud Van Nilsterooy stunned the Ivorians.
Bakary Kone fired home a spectacular shot from the edge of the penalty area after a driving individual run [...]

A preview of the eagerly anticipated game show that the Elephants will most likely make one change in attack bringing in the more direct Aruna Didane for Bonaventure Kalou.
I expect a tightly contested game. Mark Van Bommel to try and stamp his authority in the middle of the park but the danger [...]

I am not sure how what striking formation the Dutch will use against Cote d’Ivoire tomorrow but in Arjen Robben, Ruud Van Nilsterooy and Robin Van Persie, they have a striking trio that can do damage to any defensive unit.
Arjen Robben is quick, Ruud Van Nilsterooy is clinical in the box and Robin Van [...]