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Ivory Coast boss emphasises fate is 'in our hands' as AFCON hosts pursue last 16 berth

Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset is confident in guiding his team to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages and says "destiny is in our hands".

Ivory Coast hopeful of Sebastien Haller return at AFCON

Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset admits his side are weaker without Sebastien Haller leading their attack.

William Troost-Ekong scores penalty in Nigeria victory over Ivory Coast at AFCON

Jean-Louis Gasset ready to unleash Cote d Ivoire poster boy Sebastien Haller

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller’s face is plastered on just about every billboard here in Cote d’Ivoire, but the locals – and indeed the rest of those who’ve made their way to the AFCON – are yet to see him in action.

Alex Iwobi aims for Africa Cup of Nations triumph with Nigeria despite challenging start

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi concedes that securing a victory against Ivory Coast on Thursday night is imperative for silencing the critics following Nigeria's underwhelming performance in the Africa Cup of Nations opener.

Salomon Kalou talks pressure for AFCON hosts with Nigeria up next

Former Cote d’Ivoire international Salomon Kalou believes the AFCON hosts winning their opener against Guinea-Bissau at the weekend did more than just set the tone for coach Jean-Louis Gasset.