Cote d'Ivoire

Bruce Buck’s Knickers in a Bunch?

As the African Cup of Nations draw closer, two EPL teams, Arsenal and Chelsea, are going to be without the services of  four Ivorians.  Arsenal’s defense will be weakened by the loss of Eboue and Kolo Toure, both players have factored prominently in Arsenal’s success this term and look to be a very important piece for success in the tournament.  ... [read]

Forget Kalou, meet my new Best Friend

IC fans, and anyone else who cares to read check out this man:
Kader Keita

He currently plies his trade at Lyon and is transfer target for none other than AC Milan, I am salivating.
Special thanks to Bman.
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Drogba to Milan?!

It is extremely difficult to not talk about Didier Drogba when discussing the Ivory Coast.  The
Chelsea hitman has become synonymous with and talismanic for the Elephants.  Because of this his injury status has become quite a big deal not only for him but, for his country as well.  It is no secret that Didier Drogba is one of the best ... [read]

Gearing up for the African Cup of Nations

The squad has been named for the Cup which kicks off in January and with the top flight talent on this list, you can see why some people would consider the Elephants a big time favorite.
Goalkeepers:
Boubacar Barry (Lokeren, Belgium)
Tiasse Kone (Africa Sports)
Stephan Loboue (SpVgg Greuther Furth, Germany)
Defenders:
Athur Boka (VfB Stuttgart, Germany)
Guy Demel (Hamburg SV, Germany)
Constant Djakpa (Pandurii Targu Jiu, Romania)
Emmanuel ... [read]

New Elephants Blogger

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 Coast in the African Cup ... [read]

Write for Cote d’Ivoire World Cup Blog

Do you have a passion for Cote d’Ivoire football? Do you like to write and to share your opinions? Are you already fired up and excited for the 2010 World Cup? We’re looking for someone to captain this blog. This is not a paid position, but you will be rewarded with an admiring worldwide audience that ... [read]

Myself and Cote d’Ivoire sign off with a win

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 some slack defending and a ... [read]

Cote d’Ivoire V Serbia & Montenegro preview

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 and put some pride back ... [read]

Cote d’Ivoire have to play for pride in last group game

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 Serbia and Montenegro.
Both teams have ... [read]