Eii Ghana! Big blow for Ivory Coast demma national team, the Elephants! Key defender Odilon Kossounou dey sideline because of injury. This be serious setback as dem prepare to face Seychelles for the World Cup qualifiers.
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) announce say Kossounou, wey dey play for Atalanta Bergamo for Italy, go miss the next 14 days. Coach Emerse Fae bin include am for the squad for the crucial games against Seychelles and Kenya, but e no go fit play now.
Apparently, Kossounou get muscle injury during Champions League match between Atalanta and Club Brugge. E be bad news for the Elephants wey dey aim to secure demma place for the 2026 World Cup.
To fill the gap, the technical staff call up Willy Boly, wey dey play for Nottingham Forest for England. Boly go join the squad sharp sharp as dem prepare for the upcoming matches.
Currently, Côte d’Ivoire dey top Group F with 20 points, followed by Gabon with 19 points. The race to qualify dey tight, and every game dey matter. After Seychelles, Ivory Coast go face Kenya on October 14.
Gabon, wey dey chase dem, go play against Gambia and Burundi. Make we see who go qualify! We dey wish the Elephants all the best as dem battle for victory!
Key Points:
- Odilon Kossounou injured and out for 14 days.
- Willy Boly called up as replacement.
- Ivory Coast dey top Group F, closely followed by Gabon.
- Crucial World Cup qualifiers against Seychelles and Kenya dey come.