These sides are going to put up an intense battle, but Ivory Coast are likely to come out on top. They should beat the Cameroon in their upcoming AFCON clash
Match info: AFCON Group F
Venue: Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech
Date: Sunday, 28th December 2025
Time: 9 pm Nigerian time
Defending champions Ivory Coast and five-time winners Cameroon will meet in a crucial Group F clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakesh on Sunday, December 28, as both teams look to build on their winning starts to the tournament.
Victory for either of the continental heavyweights would be enough to confirm their progression to the knockout stages of the competition.
Head-to-head:
- Ivory Coast have won 10 of the last 21 meetings between the two teams.
- Cameroon recorded nine victories.
- The remaining two clashes ended in draws.
- Ivory Coast have won four of their last five matches.
- Cameroon have won two of their last five games.
- The Indomitable Lions have won only one of their last five fixtures against the Elephants.
- Seven of their last 10 encounters produced at least
Form:
- Ivory Coast in the AFCON: W
- Ivory Coast in all competitions: W-W-L-W-W
- Cameroon in the AFCON: W
- Cameroon in all competitions: L-W-D-L-W
Team News:
- Ivory Coast will miss out on the services of Sebastian Haller. He is injured.
- Cameroon will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.
Player(s) to watch:
- Amad Diallo was the sole goal scorer for the Elephants in their 1-0 win against Mozambique. He put up a good show and will be keen to help the Ivory Coast national football team once again. The Manchester United star is going to lead the attack from the right. He can create space and is likely to trouble the visitors.
- Bryan Mbeumo is going to play a crucial part for the Cameroon national football team, from controlling the midfield well to creating issues for the opponent’s defence. Even though he failed to score a goal, he looked good for his side. The Manchester United player will be keen to put up another top performance here.