Ange-Yoan Bonny Cleared to Play for Ivory Coast National Team

Ange-Yoan Bonny, a 22-year-old striker, has received clearance from FIFA to play for the Ivory Coast national team, allowing him to participate in the 2026 World Cup. Bonny previously represented France at the U21 level but was granted the switch due to family ties to Ivory Coast.

The French Football Federation (FFF) approved the request, enabling Bonny to join the current AFCON 2023 winners as they navigate the World Cup qualification process. The Ivory Coast team faces challenging matches against Germany, Ecuador, and Curacao next summer.

Bonny has enjoyed a remarkable debut season with Inter Milan, scoring seven goals across competitions and providing three assists. He has become a valuable backup to head coach Antonio Conte, featuring in ten UEFA Champions League matches last season, with two starts but no goals.

Bonny is now set to compete for a place in the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming World Cup.