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- Ivory Coast opens its 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign by hosting Ghana at Stade de Bouaké on Thursday.
- Yan Diomande, transferred for $161 million, leads the Elephants’ attack.
- Hervé Renard returns for his second stint after winning the 2015 AFCON title.
- Ghana enters the match without captain Jordan Ayew, striker Antoine Semenyo and midfielder Mohammed Kudus because of injuries.
- Sports Mole predicts Ivory Coast will win 2-0, citing stronger squad depth.
