Stadivoire is an Ivorian sports news organization based in Abidjan that reports regularly on football and the country’s wider sporting scene. Its core beat is domestic football—Ligue 1 matches, CAF competitions and the national teams—supplemented by a dedicated Pros Ivoiriens vertical that follows Ivorian players competing abroad. The newsroom publishes match reports, transfer updates and player profiles, and pairs them with opinion and tactical analysis in the Coup de Sifflet column. For context-rich storytelling, it runs Grand Angle features, while Légendes & Jeunes Talents spotlights past greats and emerging prospects. Beyond football, Stadivoire covers handball, judo, athletics, rugby, table tennis, taekwondo and other disciplines, with consistent attention to youth development and women’s sport, including national‑team fixtures and international tournaments hosted in Abidjan. Founded by journalist Alex K. Payne and produced by a small team of reporters and contributors, the outlet positions itself as a platform that highlights Ivorian excellence and identifies new talent at home and in the diaspora. Publishing primarily in French and distributing stories across the web and social channels, Stadivoire serves fans who want timely results, informed analysis and narratives centered on local athletes. Recent coverage ranges from CAN 2025 explainers and player features to reporting on multisport events such as the 2026 Ambassador of Japan Judo Cup. In a crowded market, it offers a focused, Ivorian-first perspective.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Year the organization started publishing:
2023
Languages:
No information available
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Sports
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Data journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Facebook

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
50,000
YouTube number of followers:
39

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
Alex Payne
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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