This article explores the historical context and upcoming match between Zambia and Cote d'Ivoire.
Zambia faces Ivory Coast at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 16:00 UTC. This match is part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. G.
1st Highlights Zambia vs Côte d'Ivoire
Historical Context of Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 318,003 sq km. Following independence in 1960, close ties to France, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment all made Cote d'Ivoire one of the most prosperous of the West African states but did not protect it from political turmoil.
In December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in Cote d'Ivoire's history - overthrew the government. Junta leader Robert GUEI blatantly rigged elections held in late 2000 and declared himself the winner. Popular protest forced him to step aside and brought Laurent GBAGBO into power.
Ivorian dissidents and disaffected members of the military launched a failed coup attempt in September 2002 that developed into a rebellion and then a civil war. The war ended in 2003 with a cease fire that left the country divided with the rebels holding the north, the government the south, and peacekeeping forces a buffer zone between the two.
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In March 2007, President GBAGBO and former New Forces rebel leader Guillaume SORO signed an agreement in which SORO joined GBAGBO's government as prime minister and the two agreed to reunite the country by dismantling the buffer zone, integrating rebel forces into the national armed forces, and holding elections. Difficulties in preparing electoral registers delayed balloting until 2010.
In November 2010, Alassane Dramane OUATTARA won the presidential election over GBAGBO, but GBAGBO refused to hand over power, resulting in a five-month stand-off. In April 2011, after widespread fighting, GBAGBO was formally forced from office by armed OUATTARA supporters with the help of UN and French forces. Several thousand UN peacekeepers and several hundred French troops remain in Cote d'Ivoire to support the transition process. OUATTARA is focused on rebuilding the country's infrastructure and military after the five months of post-electoral fighting and faces ongoing threats from GBAGBO supporters, many of whom have sought shelter in Ghana.
Location of Cote d'Ivoire in Africa
Zambia vs. Ivory Coast: Head-to-Head History
You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Zambia and Ivory Coast have fared against each other in the past. The current head to head record for the teams are Zambia 2 win(s), Ivory Coast 3 win(s), and 1 draw(s).
Zambia and Ivory Coast have not drawn any of their last 6 matches against each other.
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Match Details and Live Updates
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Team Lineups
The lineups are:
- Zambia (4-3-3): Toaster Nsabata - Joseph Sabobo, Kings Kangwa, Kelvin Kampamba, Kelvin Kapumbu - Kabaso Chongo, Gift Mphande, Emmanuel Banda - Stoppila Sunzu, Obino Chisala, Kennedy Musonda.
- Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Yahia Fofana - Wilfried Singo, Ousmane Diomande, Evan N'Dicka, Christopher Operi - Franck Kessié, Jean-Eudes Aholou, Seko Fofana - Evann Guessand, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Simon Adingra.
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AFCON
Recent News about Ivory Coast
- 19.02.2024: Ivory Coast reward Fae after unlikely AFCON triumph. Emerse Fae was on Monday rewarded for guiding Ivory Coast to the African Cup of Nations title as interim coach by being given the job full time.
- 11.02.2024: Haller hits winner as Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to take AFCON title. Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title.
- 03.02.2024: Ivory Coast sink Mali at the death in AFCON quarters. A back-heel goal by Oumar Diakite in added time at the end of extra time gave hosts Ivory Coast a 2-1 win over Mali in Bouake on Saturday after a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
- 14.01.2024: Fofana sets hosts Ivory Coast on way to win Cup of Nations opener. Seko Fofana's stunning early goal set hosts Ivory Coast on the way to a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau before a euphoric crowd as the Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday.
- 29.12.2023: Bournemouth's Traore contracts malaria. Bournemouth's Ivory Coast midfielder Hamad Traore will miss the Africa Cup of Nations and faces a lengthy spell out of action after being hospitalised with malaria.
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