Ivory Coast alongside 23 other countries have secured their tickets for the African Cup of Nations tournament in January 2024. This guide will discuss the Ivory Coast AFCON team and what to expect from them when the competition commences for Zambian punters.
Ivory Coast – AFCON Team Details
Provided there are no drastic changes, Manager Jean-Louis Gasset will handle this AFCON team as they aim for yet another title. He will choose the players that will grace the event between 13 January – 11 February 2024.
Several outstanding players in top European clubs are sure to make the team, as Ivory Coast sets its sights on a home-field win.
Ivory Coast AFCON Betting Odds
Below are the 2024 AFCON betting odds for Zambian bettors:
Ivory Coast AFCON 2024 Squad
The AFCON squad isn’t confirmed yet. Nevertheless, at least 23 players will participate in this tournament.
It is expected that Jean-Louis Gasset will include players like Sébastien Haller, Franck Kessie, Karim Konate, Ibrahim Sangare, Eric Bailly, and Serge Aurier in the Ivory Coast selection.
Ivory Coast AFCON 2024 Predictions
To make educated predictions for the 2024 AFCON event and increase your betting success, follow the analyses provided here on the team’s 2024 AFCON outlook.
Home Ground
AFCON teams such as Ghana, Nigeria, Algeria, and Tunisia have all claimed this title on home soil. With this precedent, Ivory Coast will also strive to do the same.
Although it’s difficult to foresee precisely how far they will advance in the tournament, playing in familiar surroundings and the home crowd will likely contribute to their success.
Quality of Players
The Ivorian team consistently features exceptional talents in their lineup, and this edition will be no different.
The expertise of current team members may elevate them to the competition’s finals, putting them on par with any other competing team.
Manager’s Record Coming into the Competition
Jean-Louis Gasset, who assumed the position in May 2022, has had a relatively successful tenure thus far. At the time of writing, he had won 7 out of 10 matches, losing only 2.
Additionally, despite auto-qualification as the host nation, Ivory Coast concluded their qualification round with 13 points out of 6 games.
These statistics indicate that the coach is equipped to guide his team and consistently win games. Under Gasset’s leadership and experience, Ivory Coast may be poised to claim their 3rd AFCON championship.
Where Can I Watch Matches of the Ivory Coast in Zambia?
Betting sites like 1xBet will offer streaming links for Zambian bettors to watch the Ivory Coast National Team. Additionally, Zambian viewers can tune into various cable TV stations to follow the matches.
To watch you must have an account created with the bookmaker, and deposit the minimum amount
History of Ivory Coast Team in AFCON
This edition marks Ivory Coast’s 25th appearance in the AFCON competition. Legends such as Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, Salomon Kalou, Gervinho, Abdoulaye Traore, and Max Gradel have represented Ivory Coast at these events, with Gradel currently being the most-capped active player.
The team has won the AFCON championship twice, in 1992 and 2015.
Aside from their two victories, Ivory Coast has consistently performed well throughout the tournament, finishing as runner-up on two occasions and third place on four occasions.
One of their most recent victories in 2015 saw them overtake Cameroon and Algeria before narrowly beating Ghana in a penalty shootout to secure their second title.
Entering the 34th edition of AFCON with four victories out of six qualifying matches, Ivory Coast is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with amongst other competing teams.
Ivory Coast AFCON 2024 Teams FAQs
Here are some popular questions about the Ivory Coast team:
Didier Drogba, with 65 goals in 105 appearances, holds the all-time top-scorer title for Ivory Coast. Max Gradel is currently the highest-scoring active Ivorian player, netting 17 goals in his 105 appearances.
As the host team, Ivory Coast will be automatically placed in Group A.
Ivory Coast has a considerable chance of winning AFCON 2024 due to their talented squad and extensive experience in the tournament.
Jean-Louis Gasset currently serves as the Ivory Coast team coach.
