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Next Game: Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique - Tuesday, December 23 at 11pm in Africa Cup of Nations
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Man United receive major Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo boost ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Manchester United are handed a major boost, with Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo set to be available for one more match before linking up with their countries for the Africa Cup of Nations.16:50
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for next year's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.Nov 18, 22:00
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Saudi Arabia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 13:11
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AFCON 2025 guide: When is it? How can I watch? Who has qualified? Everything you need to know
Sports Mole runs through everything you need to know about the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco during the Christmas and New Year period.Nov 10, 20:32
How many Man United matches will Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui miss during the Africa Cup of Nations?
Manchester United are set to be without three important players in the shape of Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Oct 31, 16:48
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Gambia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Gambia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 22, 22:53
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Preview:Burundi vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Burundi and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 19, 21:45
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Chad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Ivory Coast and Chad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 17, 22:03
Preview:Zambia vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Zambia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 23:22
Preview:Sierra Leone vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 21:57
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Sierra Leone - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 22:12
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Fourth Man United player withdraws from international duty due to ailment
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo withdraws from the Ivory Coast squad for their upcoming internationals due to an illness.Oct 9, 20:02
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Preview:Chad vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Chad and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 8, 23:29
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Kopa Trophy nominees: Who are the best young players in the world 2024?
After the nominees to be crowned football's best young player were announced, Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the Kopa Trophy shortlist.Sep 6, 14:16
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Zambia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Ivory Coast and Zambia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 22:49
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Preview:Kenya vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Kenya and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 9, 08:29
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Ivory Coast and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 16:38
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Tuesday's international friendly predictions including Spain vs. Brazil
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for today's international friendlies, including Spain vs. Brazil.Mar 26, 06:05
Preview:Ivory Coast vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Ivory Coast and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 24, 19:59
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Saturday's international friendly predictions including England vs. Brazil
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's international friendlies, including England vs. Brazil.Mar 23, 06:00
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