Ivory Coast and Cameroon Clash in AFCON 2025 Showdown

Marrakesh, Morocco – The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continues with a highly anticipated match between defending champions Ivory Coast and five-time winners Cameroon on Sunday, December 28. Kickoff is set for 8 PM GMT at the Stade de Marrakech.

Both teams entered the tournament as favorites to win the trophy but faced challenges in their opening matches. Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Mozambique thanks to Manchester United forward Amad Diallo’s goal, while Cameroon edged out Gabon with a similar scoreline. The stakes are high; the winner of this match will take control of Group F, potentially setting up an easier round of 16 matchup.

Ivory Coast will look to build on their opener, where they managed to dominate possession but struggled to convert chances. Coach Jean-Louis Gasset is expected to retain key players, including Diallo and captain Franck Kessie, who set up the decisive goal in the first match.

On the other hand, Cameroon is also expected to maintain their winning lineup, featuring Bryan Mbeumo, who was instrumental in their opening match. Mbeumo created several chances, showcasing the talent both teams bring to the tournament.

In their last AFCON meeting in 2015, Ivory Coast emerged victorious, but they have not won their second group match in the past five tournaments, adding more pressure for them to succeed this time.

As the anticipation builds, Mbeumo stated, ‘There’s still a lot of work to do to secure qualification, but I think we’re ready.’ The game promises to be intense, with both teams eager to prove their status among Africa’s elite.

The match will be available for viewers in the United Kingdom through 4Seven and online streaming on Channel 4, providing fans a chance to catch the action live.