Why Clément Akpa Misses World Cup: Christopher Operi Steps
Clément Akpa's adductor injury rules him out of the World Cup; Ivory Coast calls up Christopher Operi. The Istanbul Basaksehir defender has 11 caps.
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Clément Akpa's adductor injury rules him out of the World Cup; Ivory Coast calls up Christopher Operi. The Istanbul Basaksehir defender has 11 caps.
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