Ange-Yohan Bonny has officially agreed to join the Ivory Coast national team

This was confirmed by head coach Emerse Fae, who explained why the France-born player was absent from his squad for the March 2026 international break.

The Inter Milan striker will represent Ivory Coast on the international stage. But although he has given his consent, we will have to wait a little longer before seeing him pull on the Elephants’ shirt. The reason he hasn’t been called up for the two friendly matches against South Korea and Scotland during the upcoming FIFA international break is that he has a health issue. He will undergo treatment and regain his best form before joining the Ivorian squad, explained Emerse Fae.

Bony Ange-Yoan is ready to join the Elephants. I spoke to him on the phone last Monday. He has a dental problem, so we preferred to leave him at his club so that he can be fit for his club, perform well and join us later.