Already being considered as a veteran striker, Didier Drogba proves that he is still an important part of Ivory Coast team as his performance against Japan received many praises from both sides of supporters. Coming off from the bench, Drogba inspired his team to turn things around as within less than five minutes Ivory Coast…

There was nothing but disappointment for Ivory Coast as they were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations quarter final after suffering a 2-1 defeat over Nigeria on Sunday. The Elephants' striker, Gervinho said that there was just no excuse on why they couldn't put on their best effort on the game, despite stating that…

This Sunday two more semifinal tickets will be the target for four tough African teams as they compete in the Quarter Final stage of the competition. Tournament favorite, Ivory Coast will be keen on reaching their third successful semi final when they face another strong side, Nigeria. Sabri Lamouchi will be hoping that his team…

Nigeria set their final preparation before the African Cup quarter finals against Ivory Coast this weekend, as the Super Eagles' players are setting up their best tactical approach to stop one of the tournament favorites. Having already won African Cup in the past, Nigeria will be trying to get it again this year with two…

Ivory Coast couldn't perfected their African Cup of Nations group stage results after only grabbing a 2-2 draw in their final game on Wednesday. However, the Elephants' tactician, Sabri Lamouchi was still pleased with the result that his side picked up as they lots of resilience and spirit by coming back from a two goals…

Already securing their place in the knock out stages of African Cup of Nations apparently won't stop Ivory Coast to after all three points in their last group game against Algeria. Ivory Coast goal keeper, Daniel Yeboah said that they will still be facing tough team, despite the fact that Algeria have been eliminated from…

Ivory Coast will face Algeria in their final group game of AFCON 2013 this Wednesday with both teams practically got nothing to play for anymore accept from pride and getting points. The Elephants have secured their passage in the knock out stages, while Vahid Halilhodzic's men are already going out from the tournament. Ivory Coast…

Algeria have mathematically go out from the Africa Cup as they suffered two defeats already in previous group games, but their head coach Vahid Halilhodzic is still keen on saving their face from total humiliation by giving their best against Ivory Coast. Algeria will be playing their final group game against the Elephants this Wednesday…

Ivory Coast have already secured their qualification into the knock out stage of Africa Cup of Nations after picking up six points from their previous two matches, but it doesn't mean that they can walk out from their last group game against Algeria on Wednesday. The game also won't be an important one for Algeria…

Ivory Coast grabbed a comfortable 3-0 victory in their second Africa Cup fixture against Tunisia on Saturday and that result gave plenty of joy for the Elephants' tactician Sabri Lamouchi. Speaking after the game Lamouchi revealed that he was proud with his players performance as they managed to showcase the result of their training session…

Ahead of their important group D match of Africa Cup against Tunisia, Ivory Coast head coach, Sabri Lamouchi admitted that they will be in for a tough battle as their opponent won't be easy to beat. Lamouchi even consider Sami Trabelsi's team similar to Italy team as Tunisia are very solid in defense and effective…

Ivory Coast are set to play their second group game in Africa Cup Nation and it will be a difficult challenge indeed as Tunisia will be the Elephants' opponent this Saturday. Ivory Coast head coach, Sabri Lamouchi is expecting an even contest this weekend, especially since both teams managed to win their first game. Although…