Cote d'Ivoire: The Coach - Sven-Goran Eriksson

After a disappointing quarterfinal finish in Angola sealed the fate of head coach Vahid Halilhodzic, the reins were handed to the former England coach. Read more »

Africa: What Went Wrong at the World Cup

Ghana's Black Stars have been Africa's only shining lights at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with all five other competitors from the continent dropping out in the first round. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Dominate Play In Final World Cup Game

Cote d'Ivoire had 27 shots on goal in their victory over North Korea in Nelspruit on Friday, but even if they had buried them all they would not have qualified for the second round… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Need 'Miracle' to Stay in World Cup

Cote d'Ivoire have admitted they need a "miracle" if they are to escape Group G and join Ghana in the second round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and so will be calling on divine… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Face Herculean Task in World Cup

Cote d'Ivoire's 3-1 loss to Brazil at Soccer City on Sunday, coupled with a 7-0 victory for Portugal over North Korea the following day, has handed The Elephants a herculean task… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Battling Elephants Fall to Brazil at World Cup

Cote d'Ivoire became the latest African casualty at the 2010 FIFA World Cup when they were soundly beaten 3-1 by Brazil in their Group G encounter at Soccer City in Johannesburg on… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Drogba to Lead World Cup Attack Against Fearsome Brazil

Didier Drogba will be back to lead Cote d’Ivoire’s attack against the fearsome Brazilians on Sunday but without any changes to the attacking system the Ivorians have… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Overview of Elephants at World Cup

Cote d'Ivoire is seen by many as the African team with the potential to make the most impact in South Africa. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Dominated Much of First World Cup Game

There may have been no goals in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday, but there was plenty for Cote d'Ivoire to be pleased about in their 0-0 draw with Portugal at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Thrilling Elephants Forced Into World Cup Draw

Cote d'Ivoire put in a thrilling performance but had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Portugal in their 2010 FIFA World Cup Group G clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Will Injured Drogba Take World Cup Field for Elephants?

The question of whether Didier Drogba will, or will not, play for Cote d'Ivoire in their key World Cup opener against Portugal overshadows Tuesday's Group F match in Port… Read more »

Africa: How Will Continent's Sides Fare in World Cup?

Africa will have a record six representatives at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals, but just how will they fare amongst a field that is the strongest ever put together for the global… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Several Dead in Clashes With Security Forces

Security forces shot dead six people in Cote d'Ivoire during protests on Friday following the dissolution of the government and the electoral commission. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: President Dissolves Govt, Electoral Commission

Cote d'Ivoire's President Laurent Gbagbo has dissolved the government and electoral commission ahead of controversial upcoming elections, news reports said. Read more »

Algeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Mighty Elephants Go Down

In terms of African Nations Cup shocks, they did not come any bigger than this over the last decade as Algeria knocked out Cote d'Ivoire from the tournament in Angola. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Ghana: Too Little Too Late for Black Stars

Cote d'Ivoire became the first side to seal their place in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after a 3-1 victory over Ghana in Cabinda on Friday night, this… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Elephants Held to Surprise Draw in Hot, Steamy Cabinda

The surprises continued at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday after Côte d'Ivoire were held to a goalless draw by Burkina Faso in their Group B encounter in Cabinda. Read more »

Africa: Tough World Cup Draw for Many African Teams

South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana face a difficult first round in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals, while Nigeria will contend with familiar opponents and Cameroon can… Read more »

Africa: Tough World Cup Draw for Many African Teams

South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana face a difficult first round in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals, while Nigeria will contend with familiar opponents and Cameroon can… Read more »

Africa: High Hopes - For Some - As Soccer Awaits World Cup Draw

Of the six African nations at the 2010 World Cup, by far the most pressure will be on hosts South Africa, with the world watching to see not only if the country can host the… Read more »

Africa: Continent's Best Soccer Teams Head For World Cup

There's only one slot left to be filled in Africa's line-up at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, to be played in South Africa next June, and it will be taken after what has the makings of… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Toxic Waste Claimants Offered Payouts

A Dutch-based oil trading company has offered to pay more than 30 million Euros (U.S. $48 million) to up to 31,000 Ivorians who said toxic waste dumped in Abidjan made them ill in… Read more »

Cameroon/Cote d'Ivoire: Soccer Stars Make Africa Proud in European Final

Two Africans generated enormous support among soccer fans around the continent for the winning team in Wednesday's European Champions League final played in Rome. Read more »

Africa: There Are No Small Soccer Teams on Continent

The 20 teams who took part in last weekend's round of qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup and African Cup of Nations tournaments experienced mixed fortunes. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Malawi: Many Die in Soccer Stampede

More than 20 people died in a crush at Abidjan's Houphouet-Boigny Stadium ahead of the soccer World Cup qualifying match between Côte d'Ivoire and Malawi on Sunday. Read more »