Ivory Coast

Didier Drogba Ivory Coast coach Sabri Lamouchi hailed the impact of Didier Drogba after his team's come-from-behind 2-1 win over Japan.

Marc Wilmots New Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots has put getting Yaya Toure back in action to the very top of his list of priorities.

The traditional powerhouses of African football all progressed to the third and final round of World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Ivory Coast Ivory Coast goalkeeper Boubacar Barry was the hero for his side as they defeated Ghana 9-8 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Ivory Coast Salomon Kalou wants perennial nearly men the Ivory Coast to show unity as they start their Africa Cup of Nations bid against Guinea.

Yaya Toure Yaya Toure believes people try to besmirch his name despite everything that he was achieved recently with Ivory Coast and Manchester City.

Wilfried Bony Yaya Toure has predicted Ivory Coast team-mate Wilfried Bony will be a certain success at Manchester City.

Alberto Zaccheroni Alberto Zaccheroni is eager to see the improvement Japan have made since last year when they open their FIFA World Cup campaign on Saturday.