Ivory Coast Football Team Squad: A Comprehensive Guide
The Ivory Coast football team, also known as Les Éléphants (The Elephants), is the national football team of the Ivory Coast. The team is governed by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) and represents the Ivory Coast in international football competitions. The Ivory Coast has been a member of FIFA since 1961 and of CAF since 1963.
The Ivory Coast has participated in the FIFA World Cup three times, in 2006, 2010, and 2014. The team has also won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, in 1992 and 2015.
Squad
The following players were called up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations:
| Position |
Player |
Club |
| Goalkeeper |
Sylvain Gbohouo |
TP Mazembe |
| Goalkeeper |
Badra Ali Sangaré |
AS Vita Club |
| Goalkeeper |
Patrick Asmah |
Ashanti Gold |
| Defender |
Serge Aurier |
Tottenham Hotspur |
| Defender |
Wilfried Kanon |
Pyramids FC |
| Defender |
Eric Bailly |
Manchester United |
| Defender Simon Deli
|
Slavia Prague |
|
| Defender |
Kouassi Kouakou |
Troyes |
| Midfielder |
Franck Kessié |
AC Milan |
| Midfielder |
Jean Michaël Seri |
Fulham |
| Midfielder |
Max Gradel |
Toulouse |
| Midfielder |
Ismaël Traoré |
Angers |
| Midfielder |
Nicolas Pépé |
Arsenal |
| Forward |
Wilfried Zaha |
Crystal Palace |
| Forward |
Jonathan Kodjia |
Aston Villa |
| Forward Seydou Doumbia
|
Kayserispor |
|
| Forward Salomon Kalou
|
Hertha BSC |
|
| Forward Christian Kouamé
|
Genoa |
|
History
The Ivory Coast football team was founded in 1960. The team played its first international match against Dahomey (now Benin) on April 13, 1960, which Ivory Coast won 3-2. The Ivory Coast has since played over 500 international matches, and has won over 200 of them.
The Ivory Coast qualified for its first FIFA World Cup in 2006. The team finished third in its group, behind Argentina and the Netherlands. In 2010, the Ivory Coast again qualified for the World Cup. The team reached the knockout stage, but was eliminated by Brazil in the round of 16. In 2014, the Ivory Coast qualified for the World Cup for the third time. The team finished third in its group, behind Colombia and Greece.
The Ivory Coast has also won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, in 1992 and 2015. The team has also finished second in the tournament four times, in 1970, 1984, 1986, and 1990.
Players
The Ivory Coast has had a number of famous players over the years. Some of the most notable players include:
- Didier Drogba
- Yaya Touré
- Salomon Kalou
- Gervinho
- Wilfried Zaha
- Eric Bailly
- Franck Kessié
These players have all played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, and have all made significant contributions to the success of the Ivory Coast national team.
Recent Results
The Ivory Coast has had a mixed record in recent years. The team won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015, but failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The team also failed to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Ivory Coast is currently ranked 61st in the FIFA World Rankings. The team is hoping to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Future Prospects
The Ivory Coast has a number of talented young players who could help the team qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team is also hoping to win the Africa Cup of Nations again in the near future.
The Ivory Coast has a bright future ahead of it. The team has a number of talented players who could help the team achieve success on the international stage.
Conclusion
The Ivory Coast football team is one of the most successful teams in Africa. The team has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, and has also qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times. The Ivory Coast is hoping to continue its success in the future, and is aiming to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
