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People sit at a bus stop decorated with the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) official mascot 'Awkwaba' in Abidjan on January 8, 2024. Ivory Coast is getting ready to host the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which begins on January 13, 2024.

Ivory Coast ready to host AFCON 2023: what this tournament can offer African football

By Arthur Renard published

AFCON AFCON 2023 kicks off in Ivory Coast this month – and though it's a long time and a lot of money in the making, the investments can initiate changes for the host country and its football scene

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This photograph taken in Ebimpe northern Abidjan on December 5, 2023 shows a general view of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic stadium, one of the six stadiums for the CAN 2024 during a visit to the CAN infrastructures by journalists from the international press. (Photo by Sia KAMBOU / AFP) (Photo by SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Images) AFCON 2023 stadiums

AFCON 2023 stadiums: Host cities, capacities, and everything you need to know

By Arthur Renard published

STADIUMS There are six AFCON 2023 stadiums in Ivory Coast, all of which are either purpose-built or significantly renovated

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Ivory Coast's Football Federation president Yacine Idriss Diallo (C) pose with African Confederation of Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe (R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (L) during the CAF 45th Ordinary General Assembly in Abidjan in Ivory Coast on July 13, 2023.

Ivory Coast football president Yacine Idriss Diallo says the country is 'ready' for AFCON 2023 and gives thoughts on Africa potentially hosting World Cup 2038

By Arthur Renard published

INTERVIEW The Ivorian Federation president says his nation has put its heart into organising the tournament, which kicks off on January 13th

INTERVIEW
Paul Gascoigne, most heartbreaking moments in football

The 50 most heartbreaking moments in football

By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated

TEARJERKERS We've all been through the emotional ringer watching our teams, but these moments were particularly hard to stomach...

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A general wide view while Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal runs with the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group G match between Ivory Coast and Portugal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on June 15, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Quiz! Can you name the Ivory Coast line-up from the 2010 World Cup match against Portugal?

By Mark White published

LINE-UP QUIZ! It's become an iconic clash for what happened to Wayne Rooney – but who lined up for Portugal?

LINE-UP QUIZ!
Didier Drogba of the Ivory Coast celebrates his team's first goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between Greece and the Ivory Coast at Castelao on June 24, 2014 in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Quiz! Can you find the 30 players who are record appearance makers for their nation?

By Mark White published

Quiz! 60 players on the board – but only half of them are record appearance markers for their nation…

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Mohammed Kudus of Ghana celebrates scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Ghana at Education City Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

Quiz! Can you name the 13 African nations to have played at the World Cup?

By Mark White published

Quiz! They bring the colour to the tournament – just tell us the baker's dozen of CAF sides to turn up to the greatest show on Earth

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Luca Toni of Italy celebrates scoring the second goal during the international friendly match between Italy and Germany at the Artemio Franchi Stadium on March 1, 2006 in Florence, Italy.

Quiz! Can you every scorer at the 2006 World Cup?

By Mark White published

Quiz! Let's rewind 16 years and look at every player who took the World Cup in Germany by storm

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Dario Rodriguez Uruguay vs Denmark 2002

Ranked! The 15 greatest World Cup goals you’ve probably forgotten

By Sean Cole published

FIFA World Cup The World Cup has produced so many memorable strikes that these jaw-dropping goals – taken from the last seven tournaments – don’t get the credit they deserve

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Sadio Mane, one of the 10 best African players right now

Ranked! The 10 best African players right now

By Greg Lea published

The best African players in the world right now include five Premier League stars

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