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Amad Diallo

Amad Diallo — Manchester United winger who scored late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador in 2026 World Cup.

2026-04-302026-07-18

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    After squandering a host of opportunities against Norway, the Elephants appeared to have rescued themselves when Amad Diallo levelled in the 74th minute.

    The last few minutes! …how Africa let the World Cup slip away
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    After squandering a host of opportunities against Norway, the Elephants appeared to have rescued themselves when Amad Diallo levelled in the 74th minute.

    The last few minutes! …how Africa let the World Cup slip away
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The Manchester City striker had been quiet in Dallas before the 86th minute, as Antonio Nusa and Amad Diallo traded brilliant strikes in a tense game.

    Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory Coast
  6. Joy Online

    Ivory Coast then took the lead as their exciting 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande found Amad Diallo, whose close-range effort was blocked by Nathaniel Brown only for Kessie to convert the rebound.

    Substitute Undav scores twice as Germany reach last 32 with comeback win
  7. The Chronicle

    These have been the African heroes and heartbreakers after the first week of African games at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States: HEROES: Amad Diallo: A late winner from the Ivory Coast winger ensured three valuable points against Ecuador in Philadelphia, that

    Heroics and heartbreak: Africa’s first week at the World Cup
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Against South American giants, Ecuador, Cote d’Ivoire secured Africa’s first victory at the 2026 Mundial, recording a late 1-0 victory made possible by an Amad Diallo’s delicate strike.

    2026 FIFA World Cup: Black Stars open campaign today …face Panama in Group L clash
  9. Daily Guide

    Amad Diallo celebrating his winner Manchester United winger Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner as Ivory Coast secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Group E clash in Philadelphia.

    Amad’s Late Strike Ends Ecuador’s Unbeaten Run And Lifts Ivory Coast
  10. Joy Online

    Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner as the Ivory Coast beat Ecuador in Philadelphia.

    World Cup: Sub Amad Diallo strikes to give Ivory Coast perfect start
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    A brilliant one-two between Amad Diallo and Mason Mount created a second for Bryan Mbeumo before Fernandes drilled home a third three minutes after the restart.

    Fernandes breaks assist record as Brighton land Euro spot despite loss
  13. Joy Online

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    2026 World Cup: Adingra and Pepe return to the Côte d’Ivoire squad for tournament
Sport

Nine African teams reached World Cup knockout stage, all eliminated

The News

Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.

17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Nine African teams reached World Cup knockout stage, all eliminated

    Nine of Africa's 10 representatives in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament progressed from the group stage, but all were eliminated in the knockout rounds, with several losing in the closing minutes of matches. This marked the continent's strongest group-stage performance yet, but ended in disappointment as African teams failed to advance further.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. African teams lose late in expanded World Cup knockout round

    Nine of ten African teams advanced from group stage at the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament, but one after another suffered elimination in closing moments of knockout matches, with goals conceded in the 86th, 89th, 92nd, 93rd minutes and extra time. Only Tunisia failed to advance from the group stage.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Haaland's late goal sends Norway past Ivory Coast to World Cup quarter-finals

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Substitute Undav scores twice in Germany's comeback win

    Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany mounted a comeback from a 30th-minute Ivory Coast goal to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. African teams deliver heroics and heartbreak in World Cup opening round

    The first week of group matches at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States featured performances by ten African representatives, with standout moments including Amad Diallo's late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's draw against Spain, and Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a 96th-minute winner against Panama.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana Black Stars face Panama in 2026 World Cup opener

    Ghana's Black Stars play their first group match against Panama today in Toronto in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match comes as African nations have shown mixed results in the tournament, with Côte d'Ivoire securing a 1-0 win over Ecuador, Cape Verde drawing with Spain, and Egypt drawing 1-1 with Belgium.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Amad's late goal lifts Ivory Coast past Ecuador in World Cup

    Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Ivory Coast over Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup Group E match in Philadelphia, ending Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak and boosting Ivory Coast's hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 15 June

  1. Amad Diallo's late winner gives Ivory Coast World Cup victory

    Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener in Philadelphia. The victory marks Ivory Coast's return to the World Cup after 12 years and gives them a chance to qualify from Group E.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Fernandes breaks assist record; Brighton secure Conference League spot

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Côte d'Ivoire names 26-player squad for 2026 World Cup

    Côte d'Ivoire have confirmed their 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by head coach Emerse Faé. The Elephants finished African qualifying unbeaten with eight wins and two draws, marking their fourth World Cup appearance.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kobbie Mainoo signs new Manchester United contract until 2031

    Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 21, has signed a new contract extending to 2031, ending speculation over his future after he sought a loan move to Napoli during January. The England international has featured in 11 of 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick since former manager Ruben Amorim's departure.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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