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Yalcouye scores in debut as Ivory Coast leads Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Yalcouye scores in debut as Ivory Coast leads Ghana in AFCON qualifier

Summary

Malick Yalcouye had a standout debut for Ivory Coast, scoring in a 2-0 victory over Ghana during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Bouake on September 24, 2026. Yalcouye’s goal came in the 44th minute, with captain Franck Kessie assisting the opening goal. Kessie later converted a penalty in the 58th minute to secure the win. Ghana faced challenges with injuries impacting their squad, including the late withdrawal of strikers Jordan Ayew and Antoine Semenyo. The match marked the opening day of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON tournament to be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

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•Ivory Coast starts AFCON qualifying with a win.
•Yalcouye scores on his debut at Bouake.
•Franck Kessie assists and scores a penalty.
•Ghana misses key players due to injuries.
•Match is part of qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.

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Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday.- Wissa scores - Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa scored in the second half after captain Chancel Mbemba had put the Congolese in front with a fourth-minute header.
— Yahoo Sports

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