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Gambia, Kenya 2026 World Cup clash to be played in Ivory Coast • Feb. 10, 2025, 11:59 PM ET (The Point)
Winfried Schafer: Ghana bring in German as Black Stars technical advisor • Jan. 31, 2025, 1:48 AM ET (BBC)
Football: Soccer-Nine stadiums chosen for next Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco • Jan. 28, 2025, 12:26 AM ET (The Star)
Football: Soccer-Ivory Coast begin Cup of Nations defence against Mozambique • Jan. 28, 2025, 12:26 AM ET (The Star)
Afcon 2025: Super Eagles tana rukuni da Tunisia da Uganda da Tanzania • Jan. 27, 2025, 9:14 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As African Cup of Nations • African Nations Cup
Notable Honorees Roger Milla

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Drogba, Didier
Didier Drogba
Ivorian football player

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