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Group D, the “Group of Death” - Namibia, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Morocco
What happens when Atlas Lions, Brave Warriors, Hyped-up Boys and Elephants want the same thing? Well, we can only guess. But one thing is for sure, it will be one hell of a battle.
The Ivorian attack can give anyone a run for their money at AFCON 2019
All of Lyon’s Cornet, Crystal Palace’s Zaha and Nicolas Pepe of Lille wear the same national colors, that is the Elephants’ orange. How do you stop that kind of attack, if at all?
Nicolas Pépé - The Ivorian wonder who owned Ligue 1 in September
The 23-year-old Ivorian who scooped the French Ligue 1 Player Of The Month Award. Yes, ahead of Mbappe or Neymar. Find out what makes the LOSC Lille forward tick.