U23 AFCON qualifiers: Ivory Coast U23 set up camp in Nairobi ahead of Kenya

Ivory Coast are continuing their preparations in Kenya. The U23 Elephants have set up camp in Nairobi ahead of the first leg of the second round of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Now in the Kenyan capital, the Ivorian squad are continuing their preparations ahead of their first leg against Kenya, scheduled for Wednesday 11 November. The players already present have completed another training session on the pitch at the Police Sacco Stadium.

Under the guidance of head coach Sébastien Bannier and his coaching staff, the U23 Elephants have been focusing in particular on their tactical set-up to fine-tune the final details ahead of this clash. Playing away from home, the Ivorian side will be aiming to secure a positive result to set themselves up in the best possible position for the return leg. The second leg will be played in Abidjan.

Having missed out on the previous edition of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast are keen to return to the continental competition. To achieve this, the Elephants will need to overcome the Kenyan challenge in this two-legged tie.