Ivory Coast – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:27:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Ivory Coast – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Dangote Cement Expands Footprint with Launch of Ivory Coast Operations https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-cement-expands-footprint-with-launch-of-ivory-coast-operations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-cement-expands-footprint-with-launch-of-ivory-coast-operations/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:27:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468973 Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, has officially commenced operations at its new plant in Côte d’Ivoire, marking another major step in its ongoing expansion across the continent. The new facility, located in the industrial city of Abidjan, is part of the company’s strategic plan to strengthen its position as the leading provider of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dangote-cement-expands-footprint-with-launch-of-ivory-coast-operations/feed/ 0 Nigeria Struggles to Attract Investment as Oil Majors Look Elsewhere https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-struggles-to-attract-investment-as-oil-majors-look-elsewhere/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-struggles-to-attract-investment-as-oil-majors-look-elsewhere/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 00:44:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379192 Nigeria, once the coveted darling of many oil investment ventures, finds itself facing formidable competition from Namibia and Ivory Coast, emerging as the premier destinations for oil majors in 2024, as per BusinessDay’s insights. These countries have garnered significant attention due to recent oil discoveries, diverting interest away from Nigeria, traditionally considered Africa’s oil industry [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-struggles-to-attract-investment-as-oil-majors-look-elsewhere/feed/ 0 African countries to dominate global economic growth in 2024 and 2025- Report https://www.theinfostride.com/african-countries-to-dominate-global-economic-growth-in-2024-and-2025-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/african-countries-to-dominate-global-economic-growth-in-2024-and-2025-report/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:20:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374471 The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) forecasts that African nations will dominate world’s top 10 fastest-growing economies in 2024 and 2025.  In 2024, the key economies pushing growth in Africa will include Niger, Senegal, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Rwanda.  Adam Elhiraika, the Director of the Macroeconomics and Governance Division [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/african-countries-to-dominate-global-economic-growth-in-2024-and-2025-report/feed/ 0 I’m Proud Of The South African National Team – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-the-south-african-national-team-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-the-south-african-national-team-hugo-broos/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:20:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370149 South Africa coach, Hugo Broos has come out to say that he is proud of Bafana Bafana winning bronze at AFCON 2023. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was already proud of the boys after the game vs Super Eagles, and he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-the-south-african-national-team-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 Ivory Coast Deserves Another AFCON Trophy – Emerse Fae https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-deserves-another-afcon-trophy-emerse-fae/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-deserves-another-afcon-trophy-emerse-fae/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:53:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370133 Ivory Coast interim coach, Emerse Fae has come out to say that he wants to help the nation win another AFCON trophy. This is coming after the triumphs in 1992 and 2015 respectively and fans have been reacting. According to him, the nation would have a great opportunity to keep the trophy at home on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-deserves-another-afcon-trophy-emerse-fae/feed/ 0 Burna Boy Experiences Sound Malfunction In Ivory Coast https://www.theinfostride.com/burna-boy-experiences-sound-malfunction-in-ivory-coast/ https://www.theinfostride.com/burna-boy-experiences-sound-malfunction-in-ivory-coast/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 06:30:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368972 Popular singer, Burna Boy’s performance at an event in Ivory Coast was abruptly brought to an end following a sound malfunction on stage. The Nigerian superstar recently experienced sound loss as he performed at the event, and fans have been reacting. After waiting for some time for it to be fixed, Burna Boy eventually stormed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/burna-boy-experiences-sound-malfunction-in-ivory-coast/feed/ 0 Ivory Coast Must Get Back To Work Immediately – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-get-back-to-work-immediately-drogba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-get-back-to-work-immediately-drogba/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:40:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368389 Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out to blast the country’s humiliating defeat to Equatorial Guinea. This is coming as the AFCON hosts are facing a nightmare group stage exit, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the national team will have to get back to work immediately, and while the right questions [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-get-back-to-work-immediately-drogba/feed/ 0 Ivory Coast Commits $1 Billion Investment for AFCON 2023 and Announces Prize Money Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-commits-1-billion-investment-for-afcon-2023-and-announces-prize-money-increase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-commits-1-billion-investment-for-afcon-2023-and-announces-prize-money-increase/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:39:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368310 In a major boost for football development and the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 tournament, Ivory Coast has announced a groundbreaking $1 billion investment dedicated to hosting and organizing the prestigious event. Additionally, the host nation has confirmed a substantial increase in prize money, signaling its commitment to elevating the stature of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-commits-1-billion-investment-for-afcon-2023-and-announces-prize-money-increase/feed/ 0 Ivory Coast Issues First African Eurobond Since 2022 https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-issues-first-african-eurobond-since-2022/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-issues-first-african-eurobond-since-2022/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:47:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367821 Ivory Coast has made a significant move in the international financial markets by issuing its first Eurobond since 2022. This development signals the country’s return to the global debt market, providing an avenue for raising funds and supporting its economic initiatives. Key Points Regarding Ivory Coast’s Eurobond Issuance: 1. **Return to the International Debt Market:** [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-issues-first-african-eurobond-since-2022/feed/ 0 Ivory Coast Doesn’t Need A Total Overhaul Ahead Of AFCON Qualifiers – Kalou https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-doesnt-need-a-total-overhaul-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers-kalou/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-doesnt-need-a-total-overhaul-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers-kalou/#respond Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:19:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323474 Ex Ivory Coast international, Salomon Kalou has come out to say that the country does not need a total overhaul for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he’ll advise his country to not throw away all the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-doesnt-need-a-total-overhaul-ahead-of-afcon-qualifiers-kalou/feed/ 0 I’m Proud Of Ivory Coast Players – Coach https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-ivory-coast-players-coach/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-ivory-coast-players-coach/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:04:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317417 Ivory Coast coach, Patrice Beaumelle has come out to say that he is not disappointed despite his team crashing out of AFCON. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was clearly a very tough match for both teams, and qualification to the quarter-final [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-ivory-coast-players-coach/feed/ 0 Egypt Deserved To Beat Ivory Coast Before Penalties – Carlos Queiroz https://www.theinfostride.com/egypt-deserved-to-beat-ivory-coast-before-penalties-carlos-queiroz/ https://www.theinfostride.com/egypt-deserved-to-beat-ivory-coast-before-penalties-carlos-queiroz/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:48:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317409 Pressure gives the Egypt senior national team inspiration, coach Carlos Queiroz has said. He recently revealed this after his team’s triumph over Cote d’Ivoire, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Egypt definitely deserved to win after 120 minutes of football, but the biggest winner on the night was football. Carlos Queiroz then congratulated [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/egypt-deserved-to-beat-ivory-coast-before-penalties-carlos-queiroz/feed/ 0 Eto’o As Fecafoot President Is Wonderful News – Toure https://www.theinfostride.com/etoo-as-fecafoot-president-is-wonderful-news-toure/ https://www.theinfostride.com/etoo-as-fecafoot-president-is-wonderful-news-toure/#respond Sat, 11 Dec 2021 21:45:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314466 Ivory Coast legend, Yaya Toure has come out to congratulate Samuel Eto’o after his successful election as the new president of Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot). Recall that the ex Inter Milan player won the election on Saturday after beating interim president and fourth vice-president of the Confederation of African Football, Seidou Mbombo Njoya by 43 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/etoo-as-fecafoot-president-is-wonderful-news-toure/feed/ 0 I Rejected Chelsea To Help Ivory Coast – Drogba https://www.theinfostride.com/i-rejected-chelsea-to-help-ivory-coast-drogba/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:36:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241037 Didier Drogba has come out to say that he turned down the opportunity to return to Chelsea this summer just to be the president of the Ivory Coast FA. Drogba retired in 2018 after a busy end to his career, which saw him play for Shanghai Shenhua, Galatasaray, Chelsea, the Montreal Impact and Phoenix Rising. [...]

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]]> Eric Bailly Out Injured For Four To Five Months https://www.theinfostride.com/eric-bailly-out-injured-for-four-to-five-months/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:34:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236314 Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Eric Bailly will be out for up to the next five months after his recent knee surgery. Bailly damaged ligaments in his left knee during the 2-1 win over Tottenham in Shanghai and is currently battling a long spell on the sidelines after having an operation on [...]

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]]> Ivory Coast Can Win AFCON – Djamel Belmadi https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-can-win-afcon-djamel-belmadi/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:52:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235596 Algeria coach, Djamel Belmadi has said Ivory Coast are one of the contenders to win the Afcon title in Egypt. Both teams will take to the pitch in the third quarter-final clash today. In the 2nd round, Algeria defeated Guinea 3-0, while Ivory Coast beat Mali 1-0. Speaking recently, Djamel revealed that he expects a [...]

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]]> I Will Solve Ivory Coast’s Defensive Problems At AFCON 2019 – Ibrahim Kamara https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-solve-ivory-coasts-defensive-problems-at-afcon-2019-ibrahim-kamara/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:11:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235079 Ivory Coast coach, Ibrahim Kamara has had his say on his team’s defensive issues ahead of their first match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ivory Coast are about to face South Africa in their first Group D match at the Al Salam Stadium on Monday. The African giant are yet to keep [...]

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]]> Yaya Toure Has Decided To Keep Playing For Ivory Coast – Dimitri Seluk https://www.theinfostride.com/yaya-toure-has-decided-to-keep-playing-for-ivory-coast-dimitri-seluk/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:37:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194419 Yaya Toure has gone back on his international retirement and hopes to win another trophy with Ivory Coast, according to his agent. Dimitri Seluk tweeted on Tuesday that the 34-year-old was ready to return to international action, having last played for his country in September 2016. “Yaya @YayaToure has decided to return to Ivory Coast [...]

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]]> Tottenham Is A Fresh Start For Me – Serge Aurier https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenham-is-a-fresh-start-for-me-serge-aurier/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 09:52:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180558 Tottenham have finalized the £23 million signing of Ivory Coast international Serge Aurier from Paris Saint-Germain. Aurier, 24, has signed a contract until 2022 after he was granted clearance by the Home Office. Today, the right-back was told that the French courts had downgraded the criminal conviction he received for assaulting a police officer last [...]

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]]> Serge Aurier Set To Join Tottenham? https://www.theinfostride.com/serge-aurier-set-to-join-tottenham/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:28:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180348 Defender Serge Aurier could conclude his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Tottenham Hotspur as early as possible if his work permit application succeeds, reports have said. Aurier — who has had a summer exit agreed since the start of last month — has negotiated a five-year contract with Spurs. The transfer will cost €25 million [...]

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]]> Africa poised to become Digital Insurance Leader – Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-poised-to-become-digital-insurance-leader-allianz-ceo-oliver-bate/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:51:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173730 “While digital is a transformation process in Europe, Africa is digital by nature” “‘Mobile first’ and customer expectations will drive innovation” Allianz’s focus in Africa: leveraging global strength and digital insights to grow market share Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE, today opened the 44th annual Insurance Conference in Sun City, South Africa, with a [...]

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]]> Cheick Tiote’s Body Now In Ivory Coast https://www.theinfostride.com/cheick-tiotes-body-now-in-ivory-coast/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:27:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167778 Cheick Tiote’s body will arrive back in the Ivory Coast on Thursday where tributes will be paid to the international by his former teammates, the Ivorian Football Federation (IFF) said on Monday. Tiote — who was a member of the Ivory Coast squad that ended a 23-year drought by winning the 2015 Africa Cup of [...]

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]]> Ivory Coast Must Beat Guinea For Tiote – Marc Wilmots https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-must-beat-guinea-for-tiote-marc-wilmots/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:07:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167347 The Ivory Coast must beat Guinea on Saturday to “honour the memory of Cheick Tiote”, the former international who died in China this week, according to Elephants coach Marc Wilmots. “We must do it, we have no choice, I hope to win it for him,” Wilmots said ahead of the game that is the opening [...]

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]]> FIFA Confirm Nine Spots For Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/fifa-confirm-nine-spots-for-africa/ Thu, 11 May 2017 05:04:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164283 Africa could have as many as 10 teams competing at the 2026 World Cup after the allocation for places at the expanded 48-nation competition was ratified by the FIFA Council during their meeting in Bahrain. Africa is guaranteed nine places, up from the current five, while a 10th nation will enter a six-team play-off tournament [...]

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]]> Ivory Coast-Senegal Friendly Abandoned https://www.theinfostride.com/ivory-coast-senegal-friendly-abandoned/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:30:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160101 A friendly between Ivory Coast and Senegal was abandoned in the 88th minute on Monday after dozens of people invaded the pitch. The game at the Charlety Stadium in Paris was level at 1-1 when a group was seen climbing over fences to enter the ground. Trouble began in the stands before spilling onto the [...]

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]]> Eric Bailly, Ivory Coast Crash Out Of African Nations Cup https://www.theinfostride.com/eric-bailly-ivory-coast-crash-out-of-african-nations-cup/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:16:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154824 Ivory Coast failed to make it past the group stage in their defense of the African Nations Cup, crashing out without winning a game after Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco. The Elephants needed to beat Morocco in the last round of matches in Group C to make the quarterfinals but instead followed fellow giants Algeria [...]

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]]> Wilfred Zaha Trains With Ivory Coast https://www.theinfostride.com/wilfred-zaha-trains-with-ivory-coast/ Fri, 06 Jan 2017 13:11:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153330 Wilfred Zaha belatedly began training with Ivory Coast on Friday ahead of their African Nations Cup finals campaign, effectively dashing England’s hopes of him back-tracking on his switch of allegiance. Zaha travelled to the team’s training camp in the United Arab Emirates after scoring for Crystal Palace in Tuesday’s 2-1 home loss to Swansea City. [...]

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]]> Eric Bailly Will Suceed At Manchester Utd – Jose Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/eric-bailly-will-suceed-at-manchester-utd-jose-mourinho/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:35:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135152 Manchester United’s versatile new centre back Eric Bailly has all the attributes needed to help bolster their defence next season and will get all the help he needs to develop at the club, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Bailly, who became the Portuguese coach’s first signing at the Old Trafford club after joining from Villarreal [...]

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]]> GEJ Flee To Ivory Coast To Avoid Arrest? https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-flee-to-ivory-coast-to-avoid-arrest/ Tue, 24 May 2016 01:45:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129629 According to reports, former president, Goodluck Jonathan might have begun a period of self-exile in Cote d’Ivoire to avoid being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to SEWS, Jonathan went to the country last week after hearing reports of an impending arrest over money laundering allegations. The sources also reportedly said [...]

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]]> CEO Forum: Africa has the resources to handle its economy https://www.theinfostride.com/ceo-forum-africa-has-the-resources-to-handle-its-economy/ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:00:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123981 On the second day of the Africa CEO Forum, speakers on various panels shared their belief that Africa has the necessary tools to develop by making use of its own resources. The continent thus possesses the means to take back its future into its own hands. Pierre-Antoine Balum, Partner and Africa Advisor at PWC, whilst [...]

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]]> Oba Otudeko awarded “CEO of the Year” at the 2016 Africa CEO Forum Awards https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-otudeko-awarded-ceo-of-the-year-at-the-2016-africa-ceo-forum-awards/ Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:00:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122526 The trophy for “CEO of the Year” is awarded to Oba Otudeko, CEO of HONEYWELL GROUP. In his speech, Oba Otudeko dedicated his award to all his staff: “This prize is a reward for our commitment. Our future is bright and belongs to all of us! “. He received this much-awaited and prestigious prize from [...]

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]]> Toure Might Stay At City And Work With Pep – Kolo Toure https://www.theinfostride.com/toure-might-stay-at-city-and-work-with-pep-kolo-toure/ Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:54:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121660 Yaya Toure may stay at Manchester City next season and play under new manager Pep Guardiola, according to his brother Kolo Toure. Yaya is expected by many to leave City in the summer when Guardiola takes over from Manuel Pellegrini. The midfielder was sold by Guardiola to City in 2010 when the pair were at [...]

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]]> Flavour Visit Orphanage In Ivory Coast https://www.theinfostride.com/flavour-visit-orphanage-in-ivory-coast/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:54:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120610 Contemporary Highlife singer Flavour, 32, recently visited an orphanage home in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Flavour who is on a West African tour first visited Abidjan where he headlined a show with Ivory Coast’s famous singer Josey. During his stay in Abidjan Flavour visited Didier Drogba’s charity foundation. The award winning singer was moved by his [...]

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]]> Flavour Dazzles Ivory Coast https://www.theinfostride.com/flavour-dazzles-ivory-coast/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:51:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120472 Award winning contemporary Highlife singer Flavour thrilled fans to a point of hysteria on stage during his performance in Palais de la Culture in Treichville, Ivory Coast . The ‘Gollibe’ singer, Flavour lit up the stage as the performed shirtless, showing off his fit body plus an impressive physique. Flavour who is currently on his [...]

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]]> Drogba’s Son To Play For England https://www.theinfostride.com/drogbas-son-to-play-for-england/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:28:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117708 36 year-old ex-international player of the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire, Didier Drogba revealed in an interview that his son, Isaac who is 16 may not play for his fatherland or France where the player grew up but the Three Lions of England. Isaac was born in Paris, France in 1999 but the family moved to [...]

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]]> Didier Drogba Isn’t Retiring https://www.theinfostride.com/didier-drogba-isnt-retiring/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:52:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117577 Didier Drogba denied reports of his retirement on Wednesday, saying he had not yet taken a decision over his future amid speculation about a possible coaching role with former club Chelsea. The Montreal Impact striker said he was still in discussions with the Major League Soccer outfit, who he joined last year. “Lovely to receive [...]

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]]> Yaya Toure, Ayew, Aubameyang Make Final Three https://www.theinfostride.com/yaya-toure-ayew-aubameyang-make-final-three/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:12:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117215 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have revealed their final three for the 2015 African Player of the Year. An initial 37-man short list for the award which was revealed in October was cut down to 11 players in November. At a press conference attended by CAF Executive member Anjorin Moucharafou and Glo representatives on [...]

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]]> ‘Drogba Wont Return To Chelsea’ https://www.theinfostride.com/drogba-wont-return-to-chelsea/ Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:20:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113868 The Montreal Impact yesterday denied that striker Didier Drogba had been contacted about a return to English Premier League club Chelsea, in turmoil since sacking manager Jose Mourinho. “The rumour about Didier Drogba is unfounded,” Major League Soccer’s Impact posted on their official Twitter account. “No contact has been made with the club or him.” [...]

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]]> MTN Group Drags NCC To Court Over $3.9bn Fine In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-group-drags-ncc-to-court-over-3-9bn-fine-in-nigeria/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 11:32:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113628 MTN Group is ready to challenge Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) regulator’s powers to impose a $3.9billion fine on its Nigerian subsidiary by the regulator. The telecommunications company will file a case against the regulator before a Federal High Court in Lagos. As it disclosed this, the company also said it had paid 75 billion CFA francs [...]

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]]> Yaya Toure Wins BBC African Footballer Of The Year Award 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/yaya-toure-wins-bbc-african-footballer-of-the-year-award-2015/ Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:06:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112090 Toure has been voted the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2015. The 32-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder becomes only the third player, after Nigerians Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, to receive the honour twice. Football fans voted for Manchester City’s Toure, who first won in 2013, ahead of Yacine Brahimi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew and [...]

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]]> Super Eagles’ Friendly Against Italy, Ivory Coast Lined Up https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-friendly-against-italy-ivory-coast-lined-up/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:09:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110394 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have revealed plans to organise international friendlies for the Super Eagles to fill in the up coming Fifa windows. Amaju Pinnick, the president of the football body, says plans are in top gear to engage African Champions, Ivory Coast and European giants Italy to play the Eagles. Pinnick disclosed this [...]

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]]> OBJ Visits President Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/obj-visits-president-buhari/ Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106806 Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ), today, met President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) yesterday in Abuja, behind closed doors. Although neither Buhari nor Obasanjo spoke to the media at the end of the meeting, it is believed that the former president was at the presidential villa to discuss recent assignments. He has been President Buhari’s special envoy [...]

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]]> #Football > Cote d’Ivoire Surprised African Champions, Nigeria to finish Tops https://www.theinfostride.com/football-cote-divoire-surprised-african-champions-nigeria-to-finish-tops/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:53:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98808 Cote d’Ivoire shocked African champions, Nigeria 2-1 on Saturday in Brazzaville to finish tops of Group A at the ongoing African Games Brazzaville 2015. Substitute Estelle Nahi converted a second half penalty to power ‘Les Elephantes’ to a famous victory over the Super Falcons. It was the first time the Ivorians had gotten the better of [...]

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]]> Money Transfer Across The Border From Airtel https://www.theinfostride.com/money-transfer-across-the-border-from-airtel/ Sun, 12 Jul 2015 07:00:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=88830 The mobile giant network, Bherti Airtel, has introduced cross-border money plan. The plan was introduced to ease the burden of money transfer among already-on-list Africa. Where is that happening The new cross-border money plan was introduced in another West Africa country. Niger will join three other African countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), [...]

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]]> Houses And Cash For Ivory Ciast Players https://www.theinfostride.com/houses-and-cash-for-ivory-ciast-players/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:58:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72542 Ivory Coast’s football team has been rewarded with millions of dollars in prizes by the country’s government for winning the Africa Cup of Nations. . Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara is giving each member of the 23-man squad a house worth $52,000 (£34,000) and the same amount in cash, the government says. The team beat Ghana’s [...]

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]]> Yaya Toure Prefers Nation Over Club Glory https://www.theinfostride.com/yaya-toure-prefers-nation-over-club-glory/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:16:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72262 Yaya Toure says he will choose glory for his country over his club any day. . The four-time Africa Player of the Year has now won an elusive piece of silverware which had been an albatross around his neck for years – the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. . Ivory Coast’s Afcon win on Sunday [...]

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]]> Can Herve Renard Coach Nigreria? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-herve-renard-coach-nigreria/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:40:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=71911 If the mone is right, then it is very much possible. He is the best man for the job right about now so one can contest that. . But we all know Keshi will still get it.

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]]> Didier Drogba Can Smile At Last https://www.theinfostride.com/didier-drogba-can-smile-at-last/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:38:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=71909 Though he wasn’t there, i’m sure the whole continent remembered no one would’ve wanted an Ivory Coast win more than the Chelsea man. . Congratz to him and the whole nation.

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]]> Ghana Miss Out Again https://www.theinfostride.com/ghana-miss-out-again/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:15:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=71891 It all boils down to having an ineffective captan if the whole of Ghana is asked. Asamoah Gyan should be out of the team with immediate effect as he has proved to be inerffective for the Black Stars. . Ghana lost on penalties to Ivory Coast in Bata, Guinea yesterday at the Afcon finals.

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]]> Yaya Toure Wins Afcon At Last https://www.theinfostride.com/yaya-toure-wins-afcon-at-last/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:11:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=71887 Yaya Toure looked more relieved than elated as he lifted the African Nations Cup for the first time at the sixth attempt, breaking his duck at international level with the Ivory Coast. . “When you win with your club, it’s quite amazing but with your country it’s something unbelievable,” he said after the Ivory Coast [...]

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