Ivory Coast are the first of several nations to secure their place in the play-offs of the African World Cup qualifiers.
Wigan striker Arouna Kone believes that he used the Africa Cup of Nations to improve his fitness.
Favourites Ivory Coast crashed out of the African Cup of Nations at the quarter-final stage after losing 2-1 to Nigeria.
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has put pressure on himself ahead of the African Nations Cup quarter-final v Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast fought back from two down to draw 2-2 with Algeria in an African Cup of Nations Group D tie in Rustenburg.
Galatasaray have agreed an 18-month deal to sign former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba from Shanghai Shenhua.
Ivory Coast took a big step towards the knockout stage of the African Nations Cup with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia.
Sabri Lamouchi is hoping for improvement from his Ivory Coast side when they face Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Gervinho volleyed the winner to help Ivory Coast begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 win over Togo
Ahead of the start of Ivory Coast's campaign, Yaya Toure gives his Africa Cup of Nations thoughts.
Ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, Emmanuel Eboue gives his thoughts on the tournament.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is on the mend after being hospitalised by illness in Abu Dhabi.
Roberto Mancini expects Yaya Toure to leave Manchester City for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa in January.
West Ham defender Guy Demel has confirmed that he has retired from international football with the Ivory Coast.
West Ham defender Guy Demel has announced his international retirement with the Ivory Coast, Sky Sports understands.
Roberto Mancini is hoping to persuade Ivory Coast not to select their three City players for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has questioned the motives behind Wilfried Zaha being given his England debut.
Crystal Palace co-owner Stephen Browett says interested parties would have to pay £20million for Wilfried Zaha.
Sky Sports understands that Didier Drogba has made contact with Wilfried Zaha about his international future.
Senegal have been disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations following crowd trouble against Ivory Coast.