The race to succeed FC San Pedro in the Ivory Coast National Cup kicks off on 30 January 2026

The Ivory Coast National Cup is back. Three matches are scheduled to kick off the 2026 edition of the competition.

The first match will pit two third division clubs against each other. RC Daloa will face Arragotes at 3 pm GMT at the Yopougon Complex.

Next, Max Gradel United FC and Yamoussoukro FC will face off at the Treichville Sports Park. At 6 pm GMT, AS Athletic will host Alliance Indenie at the Robert Champroux stadium in Marcory.

The first round of the competition will continue on Saturday 31 January and end on Tuesday 3 February 2026 with several matches. Ivorian first division clubs are exempt from this first round.

First round schedule

30/01

1. Arragotes - RC Daloa - 3 pm GMT
2. Max Gradel United FC - Yamoussoukro FC - 3 pm GMT
3. AS Athletic - Alliance Indenie - 6 pm GMT

31/01

1. US Fermiers - OFC Adiake - 3 pm GMT
2. Africa Sport - ES Bingerville - 6 pm GMT

03/02

1. Don Koff FC - Leader Sporting Club - 2 pm GMT
2. ASI Abengourou - Siguilolo FC - 3 pm GMT