Inter striker Bonny ruled out of Ivory Coast squad through injury

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 17: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has withdrawn from the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after sustaining an injury during the most recent Serie A match.

They are due to play Gambia at home on Thursday November 12 and then the same team away on November 17.

Bonny had originally been called up for international duty in these two matches by coach Hervé Renard.

No Ivory Coast games for Bonny

However, a statement from the Ivorian national team confirmed that the Inter forward sustained an injury during the 2-0 Serie A victory over Como on Sunday evening.

He has therefore withdrawn from the team, and has been replaced by SK Sturm Graz forward Oumar Diakité.

Bonny turned 23 last month and has seven senior caps for the Ivory Coast, having initially represented France at all the youth levels up to Under-21.

He made his full debut for the Elephants during the 2026 World Cup campaign.

The former Parma striker scored three goals in 14 appearances for Inter so far this season between Serie A and the Champions League.