Eriksson to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed Ivory Coast coach for this year's World Cup finals, the Ivory Coast Federation (FIF) said in a statement on its website......

Ivory Coast outclass Ghana to reach last eight

Ivory Coast became the first team to reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after beating Ghana 3-1 with 10 men in Group B on Friday. A Didier Drogba header in the last minute finished off......

African Cup: Ivory Coast held to a draw

Pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast were held to a goalless draw by neighbours Burkina Faso in Monday's only African Nations Cup Group B game.Ghana were left without an opponent for the scheduled......

Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals

Talisman Didier Drogba came off the bench to secure Ivory Coast a place in the World Cup finals with a 1-1 draw against Malawi on Saturday.The Group E result made sure the Ivorians would join Ghana......

Barcelona, Chelsea stay ahead

A round-up of action in Europe's main leagues over the weekend:ITALYJuventus beat Udinese 2-1 on Sunday to stay two points clear of AC Milan in the Serie A title race.Early goals in each half by......