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Côte d'Ivoire 2-3 Algeria: Foxes Eliminate Favorites

By Richard Farley, on January 24th, 2010

Algeria upset Côte d’Ivoire to move on to the semifinals. (Photo: ZumaPress)

The pre-Cup of Nations favorite Éléphants of Côte d’Ivoire were dramatically eliminated from the tournament Sunday, losing 3-2 to Algeria after a second-half, stoppage time equalizer and an early Desert Foxes goal in extra time.

Algeria came back from two one goal deficits to [...]

Cote d'Ivoire Into Quarterfinals After Defeating Ghana

By Richard Farley, on January 15th, 2010

Gervinho scored the opening goal in Cote d'Ivoire's 3-1 win over Ghana.

Cote d’Ivoire became the first team to confirm a quarterfinal spot at the African Cup of Nations, defeating Ghana in the most anticipated match-up of group play.

Goals by Gervinho, Siaka Tiene and Didier Drogba led the Ivorians to a 3-1 victory, pushing them [...]

Cote d'Ivoire in Danger After Burkina Faso Draw

By Richard Farley, on January 11th, 2010

Gervinho was one of the Cote d'Ivoire players who were able to constantly beat the opposition defenders, yet Burkina Faso was able to keep a clean sheet (Photo: Flickr/lazio de bingue)

Tournament favorites Cote d’Ivoire were dealt a blow on Monday when Burkina Faso held them to a nil-nil drawn in Cabinda, each team’s opening [...]