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Africa: Afcon 2027 Qualifiers – Renard Begins Cote d’Ivoire Rebuild With Eight Newcomers

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

Hervé Renard has named eight new faces in his first Cote d’Ivoire squad since returning as head coach, signalling the start of a new cycle for the Elephants ahead of their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign. The Frenchman has selected a 25-man squad for the opening qualifiers against Ghana and Somalia,…

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Africa: Historic Stand Against Spain Places Cape Verde Among World Cup’s Greatest Newcomers

eriinfo.com4 months ago07 mins

For most nations, a first appearance at the FIFA World Cup is about gaining experience. For Cape Verde, it has already become about making history. The Blue Sharks announced themselves on football’s biggest stage with a courageous goalless draw against European champions Spain, producing one of the standout performances of the opening week of the…