FIFA clears defender Oumar Solet to play for Ivory Coast
The Ivorian Football Federation's request to change Solet's international association has been approved, with immediate effect.
FIFA has officially authorised Oumar Solet to represent Ivory Coast, the world football body announced on Friday, 13 November 2026. It approved the request for a change of association submitted by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF), making the defender eligible to join the Elephants with immediate effect.
The clearance means Solet can take part in the return match against Gambia, scheduled for Tuesday, 17 November. The authorisation adds a defensive option to the squad for that fixture.
Gambia's return match is the next step in the national side's qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Why it mattersSolet becomes available for the Elephants' return match against Gambia on 17 November, giving the coach a new defensive option.