That time Didier Drogba stopped a Civil War with probably the most emotional speech we’ve ever seen
A legend on and off the pitch Premier League and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba was the main protagonist in one of the most extraordinary tales in football, as he famously helped stop a civil war in his country. It was in October 2005 in Omdurman, the second largest city of Sudan, where Drogba intervened to […]
4 days ago
Algeria to meet Nigeria at AFCON quarterfinals after dramatic late winner, Ivory Coast easy win sets up Egypt quarterfinal
Two thrilling quarterfinals await A very late winner against DR Congo in the round of 16 clash on Tuesday means that Algeria will now face Nigeria in the quarterfinals of Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. It was super sub Adil Boulbina who made sure the tie wouldn’t be decided on penalties, as his thunderous […]
6 months ago
Former Premier League defender Sol Bamba dies aged 39
The Ivory Coast international played for Cardiff City, Leeds United and Paris Saint-Germain. Former Cardiff City and Leeds United centre-back Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39 after a long battle with cancer. Most recently, Bamba had been working as a technical director for Turkish club Adanaspor, and they announced his passing via […]
2 years ago
Senegal star claims AFCON is ‘corrupt’ after Ivory Coast defeat
Senegal were beaten by the host nation on penalties Senegal’s Krepin Diatta could be in trouble after he allegedly accused the Africa Cup of Nations of being “corrupt”. Ivory Coast were the winners in the last-16 match-up between the host nation and the reigning champions, beating Senegal 5-4 on penalties after the two teams played […]
2 years ago
Eric Bailly fails spectacularly with no-look penalty in AFCON shoot-out
Probably the wrong time to attempt a no-look penalty Eric Bailly missed the decisive spot-kick in the penalty shootout as Ivory Coast exited the Africa Cup of Nations at the hands of Egypt. The Manchester United defender attempted an audacious no-look spot-kick, but the Ivorian failed miserably as Egypt’s substitute goalkeeper – Mohamed Abou Gabal – comfortably […]
4 years ago
Sierra Leone steal late equaliser against Ivory Coast after goalkeeping howler
Ivory Coast goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangare was left in tears Sierra Leone snatched a late draw against the Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night after a mistake from Badra Ali Sangare gifted them a last-minute point. Sebastien Haller had given the Ivorians the lead before Sierra Leone’s Musa Noah Kamara equalised shortly […]
4 years ago