The Alassane OUATTARA Stadium in Ebimpé is preparing to host more than just a match: it's a chance to make history. The final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, pitting the Ivory Coast Elephants against Kenya, is the final step toward the four-year dream. A victory, and Ivory Coast secures its fourth World Cup appearance.

Currently leading Group F, Emerse Faé's Elephants have shown remarkable strength and resilience since their triumph at AFCON 2023. However, their Kenyan opponents are not to be underestimated.

The call for mobilization launched by the Ministry of Sports and Living Environment is more than just encouragement; it is a psychological and tactical imperative. The Ebimpé crowd must become the twelfth man, an uninterrupted orange wave.

Ninety minutes before a qualification match, popular fervor is not an accessory, but a driving force for performance. Football in Côte d'Ivoire goes beyond a simple sport; it is a vector of national unity, a catalyst for collective emotions. The players, when they take the field, don't just wear a jersey; they embody the courage, fraternity, and faith in a glorious future that have characterized their journey so far.

This match against Kenya is the true final test for the post-CAN generation. The goal is not just to win, but to confirm the momentum, commitment, and quality of play displayed. It's an opportunity to demonstrate that the home victory at the start of the year was not an end in itself, but the starting point for a greater ambition: to establish a lasting place among the world's elite.