Oumar Solet is now eligible to play for Ivory Coast

After missing the match against The Gambia (2-1) on Thursday 12 November, during the third matchday of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to his ineligibility, Oumar Solet has finally been granted authorisation by FIFA.

In a statement released on Friday 13 November, the Ivorian Football Federation announced that it had received a favourable decision from the international governing body regarding the player’s request to change associations.

“The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) informs the media, the sporting world, partners and supporters of the Elephants that, on Friday 13 November 2026, it received a favourable decision from the Sole Judge of the Players’ Status Committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) regarding the request for a change of association by the player Oumar SOLET.

“By this decision, FIFA approves the request submitted by the FIF and declares the player officially eligible to play for the Côte d’Ivoire national team, with immediate effect.

“Tis decision paves the way for the defender to feature in the Elephants’ upcoming fixtures.”

Having chosen to represent Ivory Coast rather than France, Oumar Solet is now authorised to play for the Ivorian national team. He will therefore be in contention for a place in Hervé Renard’s squad for the return leg against The Gambia, scheduled for 17 November.