AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ivory Coast Name Squad for Gambia Double-Header, With Amad Diallo, Nicolas Pépé and Yan Diomandé Leading the Pack

Ivory Coast have unveiled their squad for the November international break as they prepare for a double-header against Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Elephants have made a strong start to their qualifying campaign, recording back-to-back 2-0 victories over Ghana and Somalia to collect six points from their opening two matches in Group C.

They will now look to maintain their winning run when they face Gambia on November 12 and 17, with both sides set to meet in Matchdays Three and Four of the qualifiers.

Four players have received their first senior call-ups, with Oumar Solet, Abdoul Ouattara, Abdoulaye Kanté and Yaya Kader Fofana included in the squad.

Ivory Coast squad for Gambia double-header

• Goalkeepers: Yahya Fofana, Alban Lafont, Mohamed Koné.
• Defenders: Luck Zogbé, Abdoul Ouattara, Evan Ndicka, Oumar Solet, Ousmane Diomandé, Emmanuel Agbadou, Hassane Kamara, Kassoum Ouattara.
• Midfielders: Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Christ Inao, Malick Yalcouyé, Patrick Zabi, Abdoulaye Kanté, Yaya Kader Fofana.
• Forwards: Amad Diallo, Nicolas Pépé, Bazoumana Touré, Elye Wahi, Yoann Bonny, Martial Godo, Yan Diomandé.