No qualifiers yet for the round of 16 of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Group F. Ivory Coast and Cameroon challenged each other this Sunday and needed a victory to ensure their presence in the next round. They parted with a draw.
The Ivorians were the first to strike, with a superb goal from Amad Diallo. The Manchester United striker fired a sublime curling shot with his left foot, unstoppable for Devis Epassy (51st, 1-0). Already a scorer against Mozambique (1-0), he has worn the Elephants since the start of the competition.
Diallo disappointed
“It’s nice to score, to fight for your country,” commented Amad Diallo, named man of the match, on beIN Sports. But I’m really disappointed, because we could have won this match, we could have avoided the goal. It’s really a shame about that. »
Because Cameroon responded in the wake of this gem from Amad Diallo. The goal of the Indomitable Lions is much less beautiful, but it counts just as much: on a strike from Junior Tchamadeu at the entrance to the area, Ghislain Konan deflected the ball and lobbed his own goalkeeper (56th, 1-1).
A few seconds after conceding the opener, Cameroon returned to equality thanks to a deflected shot which lobbed the Ivorian goalkeeper!
Enough to make Mbappé applaud, present in the stands! pic.twitter.com/eSlr8U1rea— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) December 28, 2025
“Cameroon remains Cameroon,” Amad Diallo told beIN Sports. It is a great nation. Now we will prepare for the match against Gabon and look for first place. »
Gabon which, for its part, is officially eliminated after its defeat against Mozambique (3-2) this Sunday and the draw between Ivory Coast and Cameroon.
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