Match report
Ivory Coast 1–1 Cameroon: Draw in Africa Cup of Nations
Ivory Coast
1–1
FT
Cameroon
Dec 28, 2025
In a closely contested match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast and Cameroon secured a 1-1 draw. A. Diallo put Ivory Coast ahead, but an own goal from Ghislain Konan leveled the score, ensuring both teams shared the points in a hard-fought encounter.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ivory Coast 1–1 Cameroon
- • A. Diallo scored the opening goal for Ivory Coast
- • Ghislain Konan scored an own goal for Cameroon
- • C. Baleba and A. Diallo received yellow cards
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both Ivory Coast and Cameroon
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)
- 18 I. Sangare (M)
- 6 S. Fofana (M)
- 15 A. Diallo (F)
- 9 V. Bayo (F)
- 26 Y. Diomande (F)
Substitutes
- 2 O. Diomande
- 4 J. Seri
- 5 A. Zohouri
- 10 W. Zaha
- 11 J. Krasso
- 12 W. Boly
- 13 C. Operi
- 14 O. Diakite
- 16 M. Kone
- 19 C. Inao Oulai
- 20 E. Agbadou
- 22 E. Guessand
- 23 A. Lafont
- 24 B. Toure
- 25 J. Gbamin
Cameroon
Starting XI
- 16 D. Epassy (G)
- 3 C. Malone Junior (D)
- 17 S. Kotto (D)
- 5 Nouhou (D)
- 2 J. Tchamadeu (M)
- 15 A. Avom (M)
- 24 C. Baleba (M)
- 13 D. Yongwa (M)
- 10 B. Mbeumo (F)
- 14 D. Namaso (F)
- 26 C. Kofane (F)
Substitutes
- 23 S. Ngapandouetnbu
- 1 S. Omossola
- 22 F. Boyomo
- 18 M. Nagida
- 6 G. Nyamsi
- 4 C. Wooh
- 25 J. Dina Ebimbe
- 27 A. M. Kamdem
- 20 O. Kemen
- 8 J. Onana
- 21 K. Etta Eyong
- 9 F. Magri
- 11 C. Bassogog
- 7 G. N'Koudou
- 12 P. Soko
Timeline
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15' Cameroon Card · Yellow CardC. BalebaFoul
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38' Ivory Coast Card · Yellow CardA. DialloFoul
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51' Ivory Coast Goal · Normal GoalA. Diallo · Assist: Ghislain Konan -
56' Cameroon Goal · Own GoalGhislain Konan -
61' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Sangare · On: J. Gbamin -
70' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Fofana · On: C. Inao Oulaï -
70' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Bayo · On: E. Guessand -
73' Cameroon subst · Substitution 1Off: C. M. Kofane · On: Etta Eyong -
74' Cameroon subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Namaso · On: O. Kemen -
75' Cameroon Card · Yellow CardJunior TchamadeuFoul
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80' Ivory Coast Card · Yellow CardC. Inao OulaïFoul
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80' Cameroon subst · Substitution 3Off: Junior Tchamadeu · On: Christian Bassogog -
87' Ivory Coast subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Diallo · On: W. Zaha -
90'+1 Cameroon subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Avom · On: Flavien Boyomo
Match Stats
| Stat | Ivory Coast | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 82% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 338 | 337 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 281 | 278 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Diallo's goal at the 51st minute put Ivory Coast in the lead, giving them momentum
- ▸ The own goal by Ghislain Konan at the 56th minute nullified Ivory Coast's lead and kept the match balanced, maintaining tension until the end