The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) delivered one of its most anticipated fixtures today as Ivory Coast and Cameroon faced off in a heavyweight Group F clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco — a pivotal match with early knockout stage qualification on the line.
📅 Match Details
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Competition: Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – Group F
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Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
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Kick-off: 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT)
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Venue: Grand Stade de Marrakech, Morocco
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Stage: Group Stage – Matchday 2 CameroonOnline.org
Both teams arrived in strong form, each securing a win in their opening group match. Ivory Coast began their title defense with a narrow 1–0 win over Mozambique, courtesy of an Amad Diallo goal, while Cameroon edged Gabon 1–0 thanks to an early Karl Etta Eyong strike. Confédération Africaine de Football+1
⚔️ Game Summary
This blockbuster clash between two African football giants lived up to the hype. The match was fiercely contested from the first whistle with neither side willing to concede control easily. The Elephants of Ivory Coast pressed forward with intelligent attacking play, while the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon remained dangerous on the break — often led by Bryan Mbeumo’s incisive runs. The Guardian
At the time of reporting:
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Score: Ivory Coast 0 – 0 Cameroon
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Match Status: Ongoing / Live action with chances for both sides
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The game has been intense and evenly matched, with early attempts hitting both the post and crossbar, signaling a high-tempo and tactical battle. Bolavip+1
🧠 Tactical Notes
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Ivory Coast fielded a strong lineup despite the absence of injured striker Sebastian Haller, opting to rely on pace and creativity from players such as Amad Diallo and Wilfried Zaha (starting on the bench before tactical changes). The Guardian
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Cameroon had to manage internal coaching controversies off the pitch but looked organized and defensively resolute under new leadership, seeking to assert dominance in midfield and counterattack. athlonsports.com
📺 Where to Watch
Fans across the globe can catch the match live on various platforms:
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USA: beIN SPORTS, Fanatiz USA
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UK: Channel 4, 4seven
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Canada: beIN SPORTS Canada
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Cameroon & Côte d’Ivoire: Local free-to-air broadcasters and SuperSport options
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France, South Africa, Germany: Regional sports channels and streaming services apply. CameroonOnline.org
🔎 What’s at Stake
With three points each, a win here would virtually guarantee early qualification for the round of 16, elevating the importance of every tackle, run, and switch of play. A draw, by contrast, keeps Group F wide open heading into the final round of group matches scheduled for December 31.
