Olympique de Marseille To Hold Pre-Season Camp In Côte d'Ivoire, Face Yamoussoukro FC

Olympique de Marseille To Hold Pre-Season Camp In Côte d'Ivoire, Face Yamoussoukro FC

Sampson Adedeji

French Ligue 1 giants Olympique de Marseille will continue preparations for the new season in Côte d'Ivoire, where they are scheduled to take on Yamoussoukro FC in a pre-season friendly on July 17, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The visit underscores Marseille's growing engagement with West Africa and highlights the strengthening football relationship between France and Côte d'Ivoire. French football has increasingly made its presence felt in the West African nation.

Last season, Côte d'Ivoire hosted the French Women's League Cup final between OL Lyonnes and PSG Féminine, further demonstrating the country's emergence as a destination for high-profile French football events.

Marseille's upcoming clash against Yamoussoukro FC is expected to attract significant attention from local fans and will serve as an important part of the club's preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The latest initiative reflects the deep sporting and cultural ties between France and Côte d'Ivoire, with both countries continuing to strengthen their partnership through football.