Confirmed Ivory Coast 26-man Squad for AFCON 2025

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 strongly in Morocco.

The squad also included are defenders such as Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolves) and Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest), midfielders like Ibrahim Sangaré, and forwards such as Amad Diallo (Manchester United) and Zaha, giving Ivory Coast a balanced mix of defensive stability, midfield strength, and attacking firepower.

The Full Ivory Coast 26-man Squad for AFCON 2025

Goalkeepers

Yahia Fofana (Caykur Rizespor),

Mohamed Kone (Charleroi),

Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos)

Defenders

Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolves),

Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest),

Ousmane Diomande (Sporting),

Guela Doue (Strasbourg),

Ghislain Konan (Gil Vicente),

Odilon Kossounou (Atalanta),

Evan Ndicka (Roma),

Christopher Operi (Istanbul Basaksehir),

Armel Zohouri (Iberia 1999)

Midfielders

Seko Fofana (Rennes),

Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Metz),

Christ Inao Oulai (Trabzonspor),

Franck Kessie (Al-Ahli),

Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest),

Jean-Michael Seri (Maribor)

Forwards

Vakoun Bayo (Udinese),

Oumar Diakite (Cercle Brugge),

Amad Diallo (Manchester United),

Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig),

Sebastien Haller (Utrecht),

Jean-Philippe Krasso (Paris FC),

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim),

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Related: Gabon Final Squad for AFCON 2025

IVORY COAST AFCON 2025 FULL SQUAD