The Ivory Coast have revealed their 26-man squad for AFCON 2025 as they aim to defend their title.  Among the names selected are experienced stars and rising talent, notably, former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha makes a surprise return, bringing pace and experience to the attack. As defending champions, the Elephants will carry high expectations. With this squad, blending youth, experience, and international-level club players, Ivory Coast looks poised to compete strong

Africa has had some truly memorable moments on the global stage of the FIFA World Cup. From surprise runs to heartbreaks, here are the nations with the highest number of appearances and how they’ve fared.