AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Christ Inao still absent from the Elephants’ training camp in Abidjan

Ivory Coast is continuing its preparations for the double-header against The Gambia, which count towards matchdays three and four of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Elephants’ training camp officially began on Sunday 8 November with the arrival of the first group of players. The rest of the squad have gradually joined the base camp in Abidjan, meaning the Elephants’ manager now has almost his entire squad at his disposal.

However, Christ Inao has still not joined his team-mates. Whilst the entire squad was present at training on Tuesday 10 November 2026, under the guidance of Hervé Renard, the Fiorentina midfielder was conspicuous by his absence.

The Elephants are continuing their preparations in the Ivorian capital before heading to Bouaké. Ivory Coast will host The Gambia there on 12 November for their third matchday fixture, before travelling to Banjul on 17 November for the return leg.