WAFCON 2026 – Group B: Preview, squad and fixtures for the Elephants

27.07.26 FT Africa Women Cup of Nations

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Côte d’Ivoire is set to compete in the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will take place from July 26 to August 16 in Morocco.

Introducing the Côte d’Ivoire women’s national team

Under the guidance of head coach Reynald Pedros, the Ivorian women will be aiming to break out of the group stage for the first time since 2014, the year they clinched the bronze medal. To reach this goal in Morocco, the Ivorian squad will count on Nordsjælland’s new signing, Sery Grace Ruth, as well as the young Strasbourg striker, Inès Konan.

Côte d’Ivoire’s squad for WAFCON 2026

• Goalkeepers: Diakité Aramatou, Lamfir Océane, Amani Leslie.
• Defenders: Fofana Aïcha, Cissé Matoba, Bimanta Yabre, Daple Adae, Diakité Mariam, Gbehi Anastasie, Diawara Mariam, Yapo Aboa Katchi.
• Midfielders: Kakouna Amani Bernadette, Gnoungoue Erica, Dagba Essi, Sery Ruth, Kokora Sylviane, Kouassi Rosemonde, Elloh Rebecca, Frédérique Abrogoua, Behinan Melissa, Koko Ange, Ballo Salimata, Doudou Yetti.
• Forwards: Diallo Ami, Kreto Priscille, Konan Ines, Huviezo Anne, Nsira Safi Ouedraogo.

Côte d’Ivoire’s group stage fixtures

• Matchday 1 – Monday, July 27 (20:00 GMT): Côte d'Ivoire vs Burkina Faso – Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca.
• Matchday 2 – Friday, July 31 (17:00 GMT): South Africa vs Côte d'Ivoire – Stade Moulay Rachid.
• Matchday 3 – Tuesday, August 4 (20:00 GMT): Tanzania vs Côte d'Ivoire – Stade Larbi Zaouli.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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