Match report
Ivory Coast Defeats Mozambique 1-0 in Africa Cup of Nations
Ivory Coast
1–0
FT
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
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35' Mozambique Card · Yellow CardWitiFoul
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49' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal GoalA. Diallo · Assist: F. Kessié -
55' Mozambique Card · Yellow CardReinildoFoul
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67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kambala · On: Domingues -
67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Ratifo · On: F. Bangal -
67' Mozambique subst · Substitution 3Off: Witi · On: Gildo Vilanculos -
68' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Seri · On: S. Fofana -
80' Ivory Coast Card · Yellow CardY. DiomandeFoul
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81' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Diallo · On: Oumar Diakité -
84' Mozambique subst · Substitution 4Off: 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