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FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Wilfried Zaha to make Ivory Coast debut against Morocco in must-win game

Zaha will need to hit the ground running as Ivory Coast have to defeat Morocco in the final qualifying game to ensure a fourth successive World Cup appearance after making the finals in 2006, 2010 and 2014.

Cheick Tiote dead: Footballers who tragically died in their prime

Following the tragic death of Ivory Coast mid-fielder Cheick Tiote, here's a look at other players who died during their career.

Insight 2017: Will China buy its way to a shift in world football?

Out of the traditional superpowers, only China has failed to underline its political reputation in the one truly global sport.

Alexis Sanchez can come join us, says Shanghai Shenhua manager Manuel Pellegrini

Former Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini offered fellow Chilean Alexis Sanchez a lucrative move to the Chinese club he now manages.

World Cup Qualifiers: Ivory Coast blitz Mali; Burkina Faso snatch draw against South Africa

A three-goal blitz enabled Ivory Coast to whip Mali 3-1 Saturday in World Cup qualifying while Burkina Faso snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw with South Africa after wasting two penalties.

From RVP's flying header to Rodriguez's volley: The best goals of World Cup 2014

Right from Robin van Persie's stunning flying header against Spain to James Rodriguez's fantastic volley against Colombia. Here are the best goals of World Cup 2014.

Ivory Coast aim to shrug off jitters for knock-out qualification

Ivory Coast plays its final Group C match in Fortaleza, in control of its fate with three points, while Greece and Japan have a point each.

FIFA World Cup: Victory over Ivory Coast sends Columbia into 2nd round

Gervinho reduced the deficit in the 73rd with a superb run and shot inside the near post, but the Ivory Coast could not find an equalizer despite a strong finish.

Drogba inspires Ivory Coast to 2-1 comeback win over Japan

The talismanic striker's arrival immediately lifted the Ivory Coast team and Wilfried Bony and Gervinho scored with headers two minutes apart. Both goals were set up by curling crosses from defender Serge Aurier.

Ivory Coast: The team and the stars

Here's the Ivory Coast squad for FIFA World Cup 2014 and the five players to watch out for.