U23 AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Sébastien Bannier unveils Ivory Coast’s squad for the two-legged tie against Kenya

Ivory Coast face Kenya on 11 and 17 November in the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Ahead of this crucial fixture, the manager of the Ivory Coast U23 team, Sébastien Bannier, has announced his squad. The French manager has called up 23 players for this decisive two-legged tie.

Côte d’Ivoire, who missed out on the last U23 Africa Cup of Nations, are keen to qualify for next year’s tournament in Egypt. To achieve this, Sébastien Bannier has called up the players currently in the best form.

The Ivorians will travel to the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on 11 November for the first leg, before returning to Abidjan on 17 November for the return leg at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium.

Squad list

• Goalkeepers: Konan Yvann Birama, Zigui Christian Yoro, Kouassi Kombo Ulrich Landry
• Defenders: Valou Jean Yves, Toure Yomi Joress, Fofana Bangaly, Tapé Christ, Konaté Valy, Karamoko Mouhamadou, Kakou Emmanuel Junior, Bamba Abdoul Goudousse
• Midfielders: Zaouai Bi Alexandres Hugues, Kone Mohamed Abdoul Kader, Fofana Souleymane, Ekou N'guetta Rodolphe, Doue Guélanda Eddy, Diakité Toumani
• Forwards: Bamba Souhalio, Coulibaly Hamed, Ta Bi Jocelin, Konaté Oumar, Kone Mamadou, Goore Bi Christ Hylarion