Ivory Coast

Ex Ivorian footballer Kalou voted mayor

Former Ivorian international Bonaventure Kalou has been elected mayor of Vavoua, a city located in central part of Ivory Coast. The former Paris Saint-Germain, Auxerre and Feyenoord player was elected during last Saturday’s municipal elections where he stood as independent candidate. “I have a feeling of pride and I have an emotional thought for my […]

Ivory Coast hammers Uganda 3-0 in a friendly ahead of 2017 AFCON

Ivory Coast hammers Uganda 3-0 in a friendly ahead of 2017 AFCON

Uganda Cranes were defeated 3-0 by Ivory Coast on Wednesday,11th January,2017 at the New York University Stadium in Abu Dhabi  to end their preparation for 2017 African Cup of Nations. The Cranes held the regaining champions till the 51st minute when Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia put the Black Stars into the lead. Crystal Palace […]

Manchester United sign Eric Bailly from Villarreal for £30m

Manchester United sign  Eric Bailly from Villarreal for £30m

Manchester United have announced the signing of Villarreal defender Eric Bailly, subject to a work permit according to various reports. It’s official! We’ve signed @EricBailly24, subject to a work permit. More: https://t.co/wXgHSqmMju #BaillyIsRed pic.twitter.com/7yyga3XaOi — Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 8, 2016 The Ivory Coast international becomes the first arrival of the Jose Mourinho era as […]

Why age in African football remains major concern for scrutiny

Why age in African football remains major concern for scrutiny

When it comes to age in football, there is always an anecdote in most footballing federations to consider. It’s not like women preferring to always be younger than their actual age, in football terms its more about competition. In Africa its presumed that age in football especially is not a norm in most African countries. […]