AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ivory Coast's Elephants Drawn in Group C After Ghana

Author: Franck OROCOTIPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: France

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ivory Coast's Elephants Drawn in Group C After Ghana

Ivory Coast's Elephants have been drawn into Group C for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, following their initial association with Ghana. The tournament features key matches such as Senegal vs Mozambique, Mali vs Cape Verde, and Nigeria vs Madagascar. Qualification continues with several matches to watch live and probable lineups for some fixtures.

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