FC Porto: Ivory Coast thank Seko Fofana after international retirement | OneFootball

FC Porto midfielder Seko Fofana has retired from international football with Ivory Coast, announcing his decision on Monday.

The federation said in a statement that it thanked him, praising his commitment, professionalism and contribution, and saying he would remain a standout figure in the country's recent football history.

Fofana, 31 and also a French national, earned 35 caps and scored seven goals, and won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.

He expressed pride and gratitude at representing his country, described the continental triumph as a childhood dream realised, thanked team-mates and staff, and called himself the Elephants' first supporter while backing the new generation.

The announcement comes only days before the international window.

Source: O Jogo

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