Ivory Coast vs Cameroon LIVE
Africa Cup of Nations action continued with a heavyweight showdown between Ivory Coast and Cameroon Sunday night’s offering from Group F. Both sides won their opening game of the tournament on Wednesday, meaning this fixture at the Marrakesh Stadium was billed as having a big say as to who would qualify for the round of 16 as group winners.
Les Elephants, the defending AFCON champions after emerging victorious on home soil two years ago to secure their third title overall, took the lead early in the second half thanks to a superb curling striker Manchester United’s Amad Diallo who netted his second goal in as many games at the tournament in Morocco.
However, the lead did not last long. Five minutes to be exact as Junior Tchamadeu’s equalised with a deflected effort - since credited as a Ghislain Konan own goal - to ensure the points were shared as both sides move on to four points ahead of their final group phase fixtures next week. Follow Ivory Coast vs Cameroon back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon highlights
- GOAL! Tchamadeu equalises for Cameroon
- GOAL! Amad puts Ivory Coast ahead
- NO GOAL! Kessie denied by offside flag
FULL-TIME
21:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
A superb second half comes to an end and the two sides settle for a share of the points.
Amad broke the deadlock with a fine curling effort but Junior Tchamadeu equalised with a deflected effort.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: Corner to Ivory Coast deep into stoppage time, Diomande has plenty to aim for in the box but his cross is cleared at the near post which launches a Cameroon counter attack as Mbeumo is denied by a brilliant last ditch tackle.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: Avom is replaced by Boyomo. A change that suggests Cameroon are happy with a point.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: FOUR minutes of stoppage time.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Right idea from Zaha, getting the ball out wide to Kessie. But the pass is poor and the Ivory Coast attack breakd down.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Both goalscorers tonight have been replaced as Amad makes way for Zaha.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Into the final five minutes of normal time, both sides can sense a winner but you would understand if it becomes a bit cagey as a draw is not the worst result in the world.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: Nervy moment for Konan as he loses possession before making amends by drawing a foul from the recently introduced Bassogog.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Another Cameroon change as Bassogog replaces Tchamadeu.
The Cameroon goalscorer goes off to great applause from his supporters.
Yellow card shown to Diomande for a foul on Baleba.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: Mbeumo takes the free-kick and can’t keep his effort down as he tried to pick out the top corner.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Huge chance for Cameroon here as Guessand, with a forward’s challenge, concedes a free-kick in a dangerous area. Mbeumo standing over the ball, but surely this favours a right footer!
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: Tchamadeu stops a promising run from Oulai and is shown a yellow card. File that tackle under ‘taking one for the team’.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Cameroon introduce some fresh legs.
ON: Eyong and Kemen
OFF: Kofane and Namaso
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Mbeumo goes for the spectacular following a short free-kick but the Manchester United star’s effort curls wide.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Chance! Amad dinks a lovely cross for Bayo who snatches at his header and puts the ball wide.
That is the striker’s last involvement as he is replaced by Guessand, while Fofana makes way for Oulai.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Kessie is like a magnet to the ball whenever the ball is in the opposition box. Another chance for the Ivorian midfelder leads to a corner which is flicked on across the face of goal.
Fofana’s cross is then put behind for another corner. Holders applying pressure.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: The stars are out tonight and they are being treated to a classic AFCON encounter.
African football fans. 👏
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Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: No chances in the last three minutes as the game gets a little breather following a hectic start to the second half.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: CHANCE! Doue clips a cross to the back post for Kessie who heads goalwards but Epassy scrambles across his line to make the save.
Ivory Coast make a change with Gbamin brought on.
Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon
21:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Junior Tchamadeu will take the credit for the goal, and rightly so, but his effort took a wicked deflection which deceived Yahia Fofana who couldn’t stop the ball looping over his head.
GOAL! Ivory Coast 1-1 Cameroon | Junior Tchamadeu ‘56
21:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: CAMEROON EQUALISE!
The lead lasts all of three minutes as a deflected effort from Junior Tchamadeu flies into the net.
Ivory Coast 1-0 Cameroon
21:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: Two goals in as many appearances at AFCON for Amad. What a finish it was as he was afforded too much space, he cuts in on to his favoured left foot and curls a fine effort into the net.
GOAL! Ivory Coast 1-0 Cameroon | Amad ‘52
21:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: IVORY COAST LEAD!
Amad curls home a beauty as the holders take the lead moments after Cameroon hit the crossbar.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
21:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: WOW! End-to-end stuff here as Namaso is denied by the crossbar. His effort took two deflections on its way through.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
21:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne48 min: Goal disallowed!
The holders think they have found breakthrough as Franck Kessie converts from close range.
However, the flag is up for offside.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
21:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Kofane almost makes the most of a loose ball but is crowded out. Moments later, Mbeumo’s cross falls for Namaso but he can’t convert from close range.
Big chances for Cameroon at the start of the second half!
KICK-OFF!
21:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway in Marrakesh!
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
21:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSeveral Ivory Coast substitutes being put through their paces during the interval. Are some immediate changes on the cards?
HALF TIME
20:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
Goalless at the break, plenty of chances for both sides in an entertaining first half but no breakthrough just yet.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Just the one minute of added time.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Fantastic cross from Amad for Bayo but he heads over the bar. The striker done so well to get above his marker, should be hitting the target at the bare minimum.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Rash tackle from Amad on Kofane results in a free-kick for Cameroon. The Ivorian winger is shown a yellow card too.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: Superb work from Amad and cuts the ball back for Kessie. He can’t find space for a shot so lays the ball off for Fofana whose effort is deflected behind for a corner which comes to nothing.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Cameroon enjoying a period of pressure as Mbeumo’s cross is not dealt with which forces another corner and Namaso trots over to take this with his right foot.
Cross to the near post is cleared but Ivory Coast are unable to counter as Bayo is brought down.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: All the action is coming down one side - Ivory Coast’s left and Cameroon’s right as Mbeumo wins a corner for Les Lions.
It’s his cross which is headed down by Namaso before the ball is cleared as far as Baleba who wildly shoots over.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: It’s a good run from Kofane as he gets in front of Kossounou to meet the cross. A couple of inches lower and he marks his senior debut with a goal.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: CROSSBAR!
What a move by Cameroon down the right as Mbeumo picks out the run of Tchamadeu and he crosses for Kofane who sees his effort crash against the bar.
So unlucky.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Ivory Coast are getting a lot of joy down the left-hand side. Konan once again puts in a fine cross but a crucial deflection takes the ball away from Kessie as he crashed the box.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Huge cheer inside the stadium as Kylian Mbappe is shown on the screens.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: Baleba is shown the first yellow card of the night for a foul on Fofana. No arguments from the Brighton and Cameroon midfielder who must be careful for the remainder of the game.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Cameroon’s wing-backs combine as Junior Tchamadeu picks out Darlin Yongwa but the latter, unmarked, shoots into the side netting.
Another chance at the other end as Amad sets the ball back for Fofana but the Ivorian midfielder fires over. He was leaning back when taking on the effort.
Very open game this.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Free-kick to Ivory Coast in a decent position, the ball into the box is dealt with by Cameroon, though there were appeals of handball from the Ivorians.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Konan whips in another teasing cross from the left but Cameroon captain Tolo makes a vital clearance and from the corner, the ball is cut back to Amad free in space on the edge of the box.
It’s a fine effort from Amad but he can’t keep his shot down.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Amad operating as a right-winger for Ivory Coast, as opposed to his right-wing back role for Manchester United. Slight change for his club team-mate Bryan Mbeumo too as he is playing behind Cameroon’s sole striker.
Ivory Coast 0-0 Cameroon
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Epassy is rather fortunate as he misjudges the flight of a cross and sees the ball come back off the post. The Cameroon goalkeeper does better moments later as he collects Kessie’s cross.
KICK-OFF!
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in Marrakesh.
Who will come out on top in this heavyweight clash?
National anthems
19:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFirst, the national anthems for both sides.
HERE WE GO!
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams are out at the Marrakesh Stadium.
Africa Cup of Nations action continues shortly!
Cameroon vibes
19:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe five-time AFCON winners have also arrived at the Marrakesh Stadium in style!
Singing, dancing, and ready to roar. 🇨🇲#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/W33M6XLVjU
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Holders arrive
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNow this is how you make an entrance!
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Kick-off approaching in Marrakesh.
19:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Marrakesh Stadium.
Amad vs Mbeumo
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAmad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo have forged an impressive understanding down Manchester United right flank this season.
Tonight, they will be on opposing sides battling for three crucial points!
As it stands
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMozambique's win over Gabon earlier today leaves them third in Group F.
As a result, Ivory Coast will qualify for the last-16 as group winners if they manage to secure victory over Cameroon.
A win for Cameroon would also seem them through but the battle for top spot would go down to the final group game next week.
Team news reminder
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is how both teams will line-up today.
Ivory Coast XI: Fofana; Doue, Konan, Kossounou, Ndicka; Fofana, Sangare, Kessie; Amad, Bayo, Diomande.
Substitutes: Diomande, Seri, Zohouri, Zaha, Krasso, Boly, Operi, Diakite, Kone, Oulai, Agbadou, Guessand, Lafont, Toure, Gbamin.
Cameroon XI: Epassy; Malone, Kotto, Tolo; Tchamadeu, Namaso, Avon, Baleba, Yongwa; Mbeumo, Kofane
Substitutes: Medjo, Wooh, Nyamsi, Nkoudou, Onana, Magri, Bassogog, Soko, Nagida, Kemen, Eyong, Boyomos, Ngapandouetnbu, Ebimbe, Kamdem.
Cameroon changes
19:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt is one change for Cameroon and a surprise at that with as Karl Etta Eyong - the match winner against Gabon - makes way for Christian Kofane who wins his first senior cap.
Ivory Coast changes
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo alterations to the team that started the 1-0 win over Mozambique as Wilfried Zaha and Jean Michael Seri make way for Vakoun Issouf Bayo and Seko Fofana.
Cameroon team in full
19:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCameroon XI: Epassy; Kotto, Malone, Tolo; Ngameni, Namaso, Avon, Baleba, Tchamadeu; Mbeumo, Kofane
Substitutes: Medjo, Wooh, Nyamsi, Nkoudou, Onana, Magri, Bassogog, Soko, Nagida, Kemen, Eyong, Boyomos, Ngapandouetnbu, Ebimbe, Kamdem.
CONFIRMED CAMEROON TEAM NEWS
19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd lining up for the Cameroon...
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Ivory Coast team in full
19:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast XI: Fofana; Doue, Konan, Kossounou, Ndicka; Fofana, Sangare, Kessie; Amad, Bayo, Diomande.
Substitutes: Diomande, Seri, Zohouri, Zaha, Krasso, Boly, Operi, Diakite, Kone, Oulai, Agbadou, Guessand, Lafont, Toure, Gbamin.
CONFIRMED IVORY COAST TEAM NEWS
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Ivory Coast team Emerse Fae has selected for tonight's AFCON showdown...
𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉 2 | 𝐗𝐈 𝐃𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓
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Ivory Coast vs Cameroon live - team news imminent
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe teams will be announced shortly!
Stay tuned...
Cameroon dressing room
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at the Marrakesh Stadium as Cameroon’s dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
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Pagou demand
18:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCameroon coach David Pagou has urged his side not not show Ivory Coast too much respect tonight.
Pagou revealed: "I asked my players not to respect Cote d'Ivoire too much. When you respect an opponent too much, they start looking down on you."
Fae praises Cameroon
18:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has heaped praise on Cameroon ahead of tonight's showdown.
Speaking in the pre-match press conference, Fae said: "Even if they were a vulnerable team, this isn't just any match. Cameroon will be solid. It's impossible to think they'll be vulnerable in a game like this, despite the absences. Cameroon likes to play with intensity, lots of duels, a lot of physical battles.
"They know how to play direct football, they create tactical problems because of the attacking freedom they give their forwards.
“They have great players like Bryan Mbeumo, Carlos Baleba but it's really their entire team that we have to take seriously."
Etta Eyong fires Cameroon to victory
18:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCameroon matched the defending champions as Etta Eyong’s early goal secured a 1-0 triumph over Gabon in Agadir.
Amad Diallo goal seals Ivory Coast win in AFCON opener
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAmad Diallo fired profligate Ivory Coast to an opening victory over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Manchester United winger marked his full debut at a major tournament with his third senior international goal, slotting home early in the second half in what proved to be the decisive moment of Wednesday night’s entertaining AFCON Group F opener at a rainy Stade de Marrakesh.
Holders Ivory Coast dominated the match as expected and created numerous other strong chances to make an early statement of intent, but were let down by poor finishing throughout and could have been made to pay for their wastefulness as Mozambique star Geny Catamo saw a last-gasp effort saved by Yahia Fofana.
AFCON LATEST
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are approaching the final round of group stage fixtures at the Africa Cup of Nations and the picture for the knockout phase is beginning to take shape.
Egypt and Nigeria are the first two nations into the round of 16, as group winners nonetheless, with 14 more spots up for grabs.
Click here to keep up to date with the AFCON 2025 results and fixtures.
AFCON result
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe other game in Group F took place earlier today with Mozambique overcoming Gabon in a five-goal thriller.
More on how that result impacts tonight's showdown later...
Predicted Cameroon XI
18:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDavid Pagou could name an unchanged side for the clash against Ivory Coast with Carlos Baleba in midfield and Bryan Mbeumo offering support to lone striker Karl Etta Eyong.
Predicted Cameroon XI: Epassy; Malone, Koto, Tolo, Tchamadeu, Yongwa; Baleba, Ebong, Namaso; Mbeumo, Eyong.
Predicted Ivory Coast XI
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester United forward Amad Diallo is expected to retain his place after scoring the winning goal against Mozambique.
That said, there is plenty of options across the attacking line and Emerse Fae could opt to freshen things up after seeing his side waste numerous chances last time out.
Predicted Ivory Coast XI: Fofana; Doue, Ndicka, Kossounou, Konan; Seri, Kessie, Sangare; Y. Diomande, Diallo, Zaha.
Today's settings
18:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Marrakesh Stadium will host tonight’s showdown, Ivory Coast have already won here at AFCON.
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon latest match odds
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast to win: 10/11
Cameroon to win: 16/5
Draw: 13/8
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast have lost only one of their last five meetings with Cameroon, a run dating back to November 2014.
Ivory Coast wins: 10
Cameroon wins: 9
Draws: 2
Score prediction
17:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIvory Coast have the requisite firepower to put Cameroon down, not to mention their strength in depth. If they can sharpen their edges, they’ll be flying.
Ivory Coast to win, 2-1
Cameroon team news
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCameroon are injury-free heading into their second game of the tournament. Bryan Mbeumo and Carlos Baleba are both expected to start.
Etta Eyong should also keep his place in the team after scoring the winner against Gabon.
Ivory Coast team news
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWilfried Zaha started up front against Mozambique but was taken off with just over 20 minutes left to play after drawing a blank and could lose his place in the team.
Vakoun Bayo is the most likely option to start if the former Crystal Palace forward is dropped.
How to watch
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be broadcast on 4seven, with coverage starting at 7.55pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: UK viewers will be able to stream the game on All 4.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon live
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Ivory Coast vs Cameroon!
Africa Cup of Nations actions continues with a heavyweight showdown in Group F as the holders face off against the five-time winners of this competition.
A place in the round of 16 is at stake for the winner.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm GMT from the Marrakesh Stadium. Stick with us!
