The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Ivory Coast to Glory
“golden-generation heirs”
The press pack calls Ivory Coast champions of Africa with unfinished business, and files them as golden-generation heirs. The bookmakers put them in the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Ivory Coast
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine, as your predecessor's notes describe it
- In goal, Copa Barry, but earlier in the shootout. At the back, Kolo Touré, mid-chant. Running midfield, Yaya Touré, but he got the birthday cake. Up front, Drogba, but he saves the theatrics for the box.
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Ivory Coast can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Ivory Coast
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting