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Ivory Coast supporters banned from World Cup, says fan body

Ivory Coast supporters cheers during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast in Nantes, France.
Ivory Coast supporters cheers during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast in Nantes, France.

Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off, Ivory Coast shock France

Iraq defender Merchas Doski celebrates scoring the equaliser on June 4 against a Spain side that was lacking several key players.
Iraq defender Merchas Doski celebrates scoring the equaliser on June 4 against a Spain side that was lacking several key players.

Another season of feats for Singaporean coach Aidil Sharin, who leads Kuching City to Malaysia Cup final

Kuching City coach Aidil Sharin is motivated to add to his CV.
Kuching City coach Aidil Sharin is motivated to add to his CV.

Amnesty condemns Burkina Faso junta’s sweeping ban of NGOs

Soldiers from Burkina Faso patrol on the road of Gorgadji in the Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on March 3, 2019.
Soldiers from Burkina Faso patrol on the road of Gorgadji in the Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on March 3, 2019.

World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’: Amnesty International

Police officers, including mounted police, stand guard near posters of missing people as relatives of victims of forced disappearance protest outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Police officers, including mounted police, stand guard near posters of missing people as relatives of victims of forced disappearance protest outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Defiant Senegal display Afcon trophy before beating Peru in pre-World Cup friendly

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate holding aloft the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their World Cup friendly against Peru on March 28.
Senegal's Moussa Niakhate holding aloft the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their World Cup friendly against Peru on March 28.

Victor Osimhen finds Afcon scoring touch to give Nigeria cutting edge

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores their first goal against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores their first goal against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah takes another step towards Afcon title after ‘perfect’ q-final win over Ivory Coast

Mohamed Salah raises his arms in celebration after Egypt edged out holder Ivory Coast to reach the Afcon semi-finals.
Mohamed Salah raises his arms in celebration after Egypt edged out holder Ivory Coast to reach the Afcon semi-finals.

Amad Diallo inspires Ivory Coast to 3-0 win over Burkina Faso to book Afcon quarter-final spot

Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo closing down Burkina Faso defender Arsene Kouassi in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on Jan 6, 2026.
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo closing down Burkina Faso defender Arsene Kouassi in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on Jan 6, 2026.

Late winner puts Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations last eight, Ivory Coast ease through

Striker Adil Boulbina scores the winning goal for Algeria in extra time against the  Democratic Republic of Congo.
Striker Adil Boulbina scores the winning goal for Algeria in extra time against the  Democratic Republic of Congo.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.