Gabon arrive with nothing to lose
Ivory Coast vs Gabon: AFCON 2025 Group F Preview and Predicted lineups
Ivory Coast face Gabon on Wednesday evening in the final round of Group F at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the battle for qualification and top spot still wide open.
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The match will be played at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT.
Ivory Coast head into the decisive fixture joint-top of the group with Cameroon, both sides sitting on four points after two match.
A win would guarantee the Elephants top spot and more favourable knockout draw while any slip up could open the door for Cameroon to finish first depending on the other result.
Gabon meanwhile are already eliminated after collecting zero points from their first two match. Despite their exit, they will be aiming to finish the tournament with positive performance and play the role of spoilers.
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Predicted Line-up: Ivory Coast
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Defence: Guéla Doué, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan
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Midfield: Franck Kessié, Seko Fofana, Ibrahim Sangaré
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Attack: Yann Diomandé, Vakoun Bayo, Amad Diallo
With strength through midfield and pace out wide, Ivory Coast are expected to control possession and apply early pressure.
Predicted Line-up: Gabon
Despite their elimination, Gabon expected to approach the game with intensity and pride looking to disrupt Ivory Coast’s rhythm.
What’s at Stake?
