Ivory Coast 2 Japan 1

Ivory Coast set up a final showdown with Zambia after Gervinho’s solo goal saw them past Mali in Libreville last night.

Angola 0 Ivory Coast 2

Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal fans not to expect Gunners legend Thierry Henry to hit the ground running after returning to the club on a short-term loan.

Didier Drogba has been left out of a 26-man Ivory Coast squad for Tuesday’s international friendly against Italy in London.

CHELSEA have warned Europe’s top clubs Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba is not for sale.

Fulham's hopes of luring Sven Goran Eriksson to Craven Cottage could be in jeopardy after the Swede revealed he is considering an offer to extend his contract as Ivory Coast manager.

North Korea 0 Ivory Coast 3

KAKA was controversially sent off as a double from Luis Fabiano and an Elano strike helped Brazil ease to victory in their battle with the Ivory Coast at Soccer City.

Brazil 3 Ivory Coast 1

THE Ivory Coast Football Federation have confirmed captain Didier Drogba has broken his arm but are still not ruling him out of the World Cup.

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been charged with ensuring Ivory Coast deliver an “honourable” performance at this summer’s World Cup after he was last night appointed to lead the team in South Africa.

Ivory Coast 3 Ghana 1

Ivory Coast became the second African nation to qualify for the 2010 World Cup tonight after a second-half strike from Chelsea star Didier Drogba earned them the point they needed to secure their place in South Africa.

Chelsea midfielder Salomon Kalou hit the crucial goal that sent the Ivory Coast into the knockout stages of the football tournament - and ended Australia's campaign.

Defending champions Egypt will meet Cameroon in the African Nations Cup final on Sunday.

Arsenal have confirmed Kolo Toure’s groin problem is not as bad as first feared, with the Ivory Coast defender expected back in action between “eight to 10 days”.

Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou both scored as Ivory Coast defeated Kuwait 2-0 in a friendly on Saturday.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been left out of Ivory Coast’s squad for the African Nations Cup qualifier against Gabon on Saturday.

Holland 2 Ivory Coast 1

Angola coach Luis Oliveira Goncalves believes Africa can still succeed in the 2006 World Cup and thinks his team have the ability to claim what could be the first victory for the continent against Mexico in Group D today.

Ivory Coast midfielder Didier Zokora “is very, very interested” in moving to Tottenham, according to the player’s agent.

Egypt striker Mido is unrepentant despite being banned for six months by his own football federation for a touchline row with Pharaohs’ coach Hassan Shehata.

CHELSEA star Didier Drogba fired the Ivory Coast into the African Nations Cup final as they overcame Nigeria 1-0 in Alexandria yesterday.

Chelsea star Didier Drogba fired the Ivory Coast into the African Nations Cup final as they overcame Nigeria 1-0 in Alexandria today.

A controversial first-half penalty by Chelsea striker Didier Drogba gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Morocco in their opening Group A match in the African Nations Cup.

Raymond Domenech admits he is relieved to have Zinedine Zidane, Lilian Thuram and Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele available for selection again but insists the “moment of truth” is looming for Les Bleus.