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Ivory Coast hosts Ghana as AFCON qualifying begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:42 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Ivory Coast hosts Ghana as AFCON qualifying begins

Summary

Ivory Coast faces Ghana on Thursday in Bouake, marking the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz, both with significant experience, lead their teams in this historic West African rivalry. Ghana looks to improve after last competing for the AFCON title in 1982, while Renard returns to the Ivory Coast after not renewing his contract following a World Cup exit. Key injuries for Ghana, including Mohammed Kudus, pose additional challenges as both teams aim for a strong start in the qualifiers.

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Status Watch

•Match takes place in Bouake on September 23, 2026.
•Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast after World Cup exit.
•Carlos Queiroz aims to bolster Ghana's AFCON hopes after recent World Cup performance.
•Mohammed Kudus is sidelined due to injury for Ghana.
•Both teams seek an important start to their qualifying campaign.

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10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster

What they're saying

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High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off. Ivory Coast did not renew the contract of 2024 AFCON-winning coach Emerse Fae after a last-32 World Cup loss to Norway, paving the way for Renard to return.
— Yahoo Sports

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