Ismael Doukoure will not join the Cote d’Ivoire squad for the next international window, despite being reported as a possible replacement for the injured Odilon Kossounou.
The Strasbourg defender’s name had been widely discussed in Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, with journalist Malick Traore reporting that Doukoure was expected to receive his first call-up for the Elephants. However, he was not included in the replacements announced by the Federation Ivoirienne de Football (FIF).
Instead, manager Herve Renard has selected Troyes centre-back Junior Diaz and Stade Brestois player Luck Zogbe.
The FIF confirmed that Kossounou and Guela Doue had both withdrawn from the squad because of injury. Diaz will provide cover in central defence, while Zogbe replaces Guela Doue on the right side.
Diaz, 23, has already made one appearance for Cote d’Ivoire. That came in October 2025 against the Seychelles.