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Ivory Coast face depleted Ghana in star-studded AFCON 2027 qualifier opener

Real Madrid midfielder Yan Diomandé leads the Elephants against a weakened Black Stars side in the opening round of AFCON 2027 qualifying.

Nightpost CorrespondentLONDON·39 min ago·1 min read

Ivory Coast will take on Ghana in what promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures of the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign, with the two West African rivals renewing a fierce continental rivalry.

Real Madrid's Yan Diomandé is set to spearhead the Ivorian midfield, lending significant star power to the home side as they bid to make a strong start to the qualification process.

Ghana, by contrast, head into the contest in a weakened state, with the Black Stars facing notable absentees that could hand Ivory Coast a significant advantage from the outset.

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