Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his career with the Elephants at the age of 31.
Fofana leaves the national team after making 35 appearances for Ivory Coast and playing an important role in the country’s recent success on the international stage.
The midfielder was part of the Ivory Coast squad that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, helping the Elephants secure one of the most memorable AFCON triumphs in their history.
Ivory Coast’s title-winning campaign was particularly remarkable because the team overcame several difficult moments during the tournament before eventually lifting the trophy in front of their home supporters.
For Fofana, being part of that victorious group represents one of the biggest achievements of his international career.
His decision to retire means Ivory Coast will now have to look towards a new generation of midfielders as the national team continues to prepare for future competitions.
Fofana’s international career also adds him to a growing list of prominent African footballers who have recently decided to bring their national-team careers to an end.
The midfielder will now shift his full attention to club football, while his contribution to the Elephants, particularly during their successful AFCON campaign, remains an important part of his international legacy.
