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IVORY COAST

Coach Sabri Lamouchi

A student of Jose Mourinho's, Lamouchi is a managerial rookie after a distinguished playing career with Inter Milan, Monaco and Marseille.

Star man Yaya Toure (Man City) An accomplished holding player with Barcelona, Toure has transformed into an all-action midfield powerhouse at Manchester City.

One to watch Wilfried Bony (Swansea) Viewed by some as the long-term heir to Drogba, and goes into the World Cup on the back of a good season.

How they qualified

Africa play-off winners

World Cup record

2006 1st round 2010 1st round

FIFA ranking 23 Stan James odds 150-1