Match report

Ivory Coast Defeats Mozambique 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
1–0
FT
Mozambique
Mozambique
Dec 24, 2025

Ivory Coast held off Mozambique with a 1-0 victory in their Africa Cup of Nations match. The Elephants found their breakthrough through A. Diallo in the 49th minute, thanks to an assist from F. Kessié, securing a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Ivory Coast 1-0 Mozambique
  • • A. Diallo scored the only goal at 49 minutes
  • • F. Kessié provided the assist for Diallo's goal
  • • Mozambique's Witi and Reinildo received yellow cards
  • • Y. Diomandé of Ivory Coast also received a yellow card
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Ivory Coast

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Fofana (G)
  • 17 G. Doue (D)
  • 7 O. Kossounou (D)
  • 21 E. Ndicka (D)
  • 3 G. Konan (D)
  • 8 F. Kessie (M)
  • 4 J. Seri (M)
  • 18 I. Sangare (M)
  • 15 A. Diallo (F)
  • 10 W. Zaha (F)
  • 26 Y. Diomande (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Kone
  • 23 A. Lafont
  • 20 E. Agbadou
  • 12 W. Boly
  • 2 O. Diomande
  • 13 C. Operi
  • 5 A. Zohouri
  • 6 S. Fofana
  • 25 J. Gbamin
  • 19 C. Inao Oulai
  • 9 V. Bayo
  • 14 O. Diakite
  • 11 J. Krasso
  • 24 B. Toure
  • 22 E. Guessand

Mozambique

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Siluane (G)
  • 23 Diogo Calila (D)
  • 17 Mexer (D)
  • 15 R. Mandava (D)
  • 5 B. Langa (D)
  • 6 M. Kambala (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 16 A. Amade (M)
  • 21 Guima (M)
  • 19 Witi (M)
  • 13 S. Ratifo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 I. Urrubal
  • 12 K. Zavala
  • 4 Chamboco
  • 8 E. Dove
  • 3 Nene
  • 2 Nanani
  • 20 K. Abdala
  • 7 Domingues
  • 11 J. Bonde
  • 27 C. Bauque
  • 28 Shaquille
  • 24 A. Melque
  • 9 F. Bangal
  • 26 A. Cantolo
  • 14 O. Cherene
  • 25 Chamito
  • 18 Gildo

Timeline

  1. Mozambique
    35' Mozambique Card · Yellow Card
    Witi

    Foul

  2. Ivory Coast
    49' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Diallo · Assist: F. Kessié
  3. Mozambique
    55' Mozambique Card · Yellow Card
    Reinildo

    Foul

  4. Mozambique
    67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kambala · On: Domingues
  5. Mozambique
    67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Ratifo · On: F. Bangal
  6. Mozambique
    67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Witi · On: Gildo Vilanculos
  7. Ivory Coast
    68' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Seri · On: S. Fofana
  8. Ivory Coast
    80' Ivory Coast Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Diomande

    Foul

  9. Ivory Coast
    81' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Diallo · On: Oumar Diakité
  10. Mozambique
    84' Mozambique subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Diogo Calila · On: Nanani

Match Stats

Stat Ivory Coast Mozambique
Fouls 17 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 89%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 4
Corners 9 3
Total Passes 530 455
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 486 404
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Diallo's goal in the 49th minute shifted the momentum towards Ivory Coast
  • ▸ Ivory Coast's control of the game after the goal, despite Mozambique's substitutions in the 67th minute