AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Ivory Coast's official line-up against Gambia revealed
Kick-off scheduled for 7 pm GMT
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Ivory Coast host Gambia this Thursday, 12 November, at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké.
This fixture pits the top two teams in Group C against each other. Having won their first two qualifying matches, the Ivorians are aiming to continue their strong run and secure a third consecutive victory in front of their home crowd.
For this match against the Gambians, manager Hervé Renard has selected several of his key players. Yahia Fofana will be in goal, whilst captain Franck Kessié will feature in midfield. Evan Ndicka, Ousman Diomande, Nicolas Pépé, Elye Wahi and Yan Diomande are also in the starting line-up.
The Elephants are thus ready to defend their position at the top of Group C against a direct rival.
The official line-up for Ivory Coast
- Y. Fofana
- O. Diomandé
- E. Ndicka
- Z. Luck
- H. Kamara
- W. Elye
- S. Ibrahim
- D. Amad
- M. Valcouye
- N. Pepe
- D. Yan
Sansima Soumari
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Translated by the editors
