Aston Villa are set to sign Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has named a five-man shortlist.
The 21-year-old signed a three-year contract with Rio Ave.
Three-time Champions League winner Samuel Eto'o has joined promoted Turkish top-flight side Antalyaspor.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto has signed a one-year deal with St Etienne.
Title-holders Entente Setif suffered a 2:1 home defeat against fellow Algerians USM Alger.
Senegal international striker Demba Ba is on the verge of joining Shanghai Shenhua
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Tunisia and Belgian coach George Leekens have parted ways.
Sudanese side Al Merreikh began the group phase with a 2:0 victory.
GROUP I
Match 61
Day 16
Norway vs France 1:4
Goal Norway
T. Aasgaard (21')
Assist Norway
A. Schjelderup (21')
Goals France
O. Dembélé (7', 20', 32')
D. Doué (90'+4)
Assists France
K. Mbappé (7', 20')
A. Tchouaméni (32')
B. Barcola (90'+4)
France
Norway