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Fofana says goodbye to Ivory Coast national team

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo14 September 2026 at 16:52

Player Fofana, who plays for FC Porto, announced the end of his international career with the Ivory Coast national team. The defender made the announcement through a message on social media, in which he expressed his gratitude.

Fofana represented the Elephants, as the Ivorian national team is known, for several years. His farewell closes an important chapter in the history of Ivorian football.

The Portuguese club FC Porto confirmed the player as a member of their current squad. The decision to leave the national team comes at a point in the defender's career.

In his farewell message, Fofana thanked the fans and the Ivorian federation for the support received over the years in service of the national team.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to football fans who follow Ivory Coast and FC Porto, as it marks the departure of a player from the Ivorian national team. It is a significant decision for both teams, both the national team and the Portuguese club, which lose a player with international experience.

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