The New York Times

Ivory Coast, China and the murky truth behind AFCON’s most high-tech stadium

Four men in uniform are studying the Stade Alassane Ouattara Ebimpe with their arms folded. They are locals and their uniform is a combination of floral-patterned shirt, jeans and flip-flops. Such is ...
The New York Times

Ivory Coast, at long last, look like a force to be reckoned with again

The Alassane Ouattara Stadium is located in Ebimpe, a 50-minute drive north from the main area of Abidjan. When you make the return journey late at night, you pass a bridge that crosses the Ebrie ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Party begins as Ivory Coast rallies to beat Nigeria 2-1 and win Africa Cup of Nations

ABIDJAN, Ivory CoastABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Let the party begin. Sébastien Haller scored late to lead host nation Ivory Coast to a remarkable Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Super Eagles out to stop Elephants’ charge as Nigeria meets Ivory Coast in Africa Cup final

ABIDJAN, Ivory CoastABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — A host nation holds its breath. Ivory Coast is on the verge of a scarcely believable third Africa Cup of Nations title, but the Elephants must first continue ...

Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon: Points shared in entertaining clash - Live

AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after entertaining draw - Another heavyweight AFCON clash as holders and five-time ...