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Eriksson: It Will Be Drogba's Choice

Eriksson: It Will Be Drogba's Choice

IVORY Coast captain Didier Drogba looks increasingly likely to be fit for his team's opener against Portugal and coach Sven-Goran Eriksson insists the final decision will be down to the player himself. 12 Jun 2010
Knowledge Is Power For Toure

Knowledge Is Power For Toure

IVORY Coast defender Kolo Toure is hoping his side's knowledge of Brazilian and Portuguese rivals will come in handy as they look to advance from the World Cup's 'group of death'. 11 Jun 2010
Drogba Operation a Success

Drogba Operation a Success

DIDIER Drogba has undergone successful surgery on his broken arm and will link up with his Ivory Coast team-mates today. 8 Jun 2010
Eriksson Faces Drogba Wait

Eriksson Faces Drogba Wait

IVORY Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson faces an anxious wait on the fitness of captain Didier Drogba after it was confirmed the Chelsea striker had broken his arm. 5 Jun 2010
Zokora Was Anxious About Selection

Zokora Was Anxious About Selection

DIDIER Zokora has revealed he was nervous earlier this week when World Cup squads had to be trimmed to 23 players, despite being a fixture in a the Ivory Coast team. 4 Jun 2010
Japan Squad Given Chance to Shine

Japan Squad Given Chance to Shine

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada will look to use every one of his 23-man World Cup squad in tomorrow's extended friendly against the Ivory Coast in Sion. 3 Jun 2010
Eriksson on the Attack With Ivory Coast

Eriksson on the Attack With Ivory Coast

IVORY Coast boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has named an attacking squad including six strikers for the World Cup in South Africa. 2 Jun 2010
Eriksson Upbeat Over Ivory Coast Chances

Eriksson Upbeat Over Ivory Coast Chances

IVORY Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson heads into his first game at the helm tomorrow confident his team have the ability to progress from the World Cup's 'group of death' next month. 30 May 2010
Drogba Puts Game In Perspective

Drogba Puts Game In Perspective

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will go into this summer's World Cup knowing that life is much more important than football. 27 May 2010
African Stars Must Replicate Club Form - Pokou

African Stars Must Replicate Club Form - Pokou

FORMER Ivory Coast frontman Laurent Pokou wants Africa's top footballers to take their club form onto the international stage to help their respective countries succeed at the highest level. 21 May 2010
No Surprises Among Eriksson's Elephants

No Surprises Among Eriksson's Elephants

IVORY Coast coach Sven Goran-Eriksson offered little in the way of surprises in his provisional 30-man World Cup squad announced today. 12 May 2010
Sven Defends World Cup Pay

Sven Defends World Cup Pay

Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has a clear conscience over his salary to coach the Ivory Coast at the World Cup. 1 Apr 2010
Eriksson Backs Ivorians' Talent

Eriksson Backs Ivorians' Talent

Sven-Goran Eriksson is confident the Ivory Coast are good enough to knock either Brazil or Portugal out of the World Cup. 30 Mar 2010
Experience Key In Eriksson Appointment

Experience Key In Eriksson Appointment

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been charged with ensuring Ivory Coast deliver an "honourable" performance at this summer's World Cup after he was last night appointed to lead the team in South Africa. 29 Mar 2010
Eriksson Gets Ivory Coast Job

Eriksson Gets Ivory Coast Job

FORMER England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson was this morning appointed to lead the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup. 29 Mar 2010
Sven Eyes Elephants Role

Sven Eyes Elephants Role

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson would relish the opportunity to coach Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup finals but admits no deal is yet in place. 25 Mar 2010

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