Côte d’Ivoire is set to take on Gabon this Wednesday in a pivotal encounter during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) group stage. The match, part of the third matchday, sees the Elephants leading Group F with 4 points, following a solid victory over Mozambique (1-0) and a hard-fought draw against Cameroon (1-1). In contrast, Gabon finds itself struggling at the bottom of the group, having suffered two consecutive defeats against Cameroon (0-1) and Mozambique (2-3).
The potential line-ups for the clash are as follows:
For Côte d’Ivoire, the team is expected to line up with Y. Fofana in goal, supported by defenders G. Doué, Kossounou, Ndicka, and Konan. The midfield will see Sangaré, Kessié, and S. Fofana, while the forward trio consists of A. Diallo, V. Bayo, and Y. Diomandé.
Gabon’s lineup is projected to feature goalkeeper Mbaba, with Poko, Ecuele-Manga, Oyono, and Ekomié forming the defensive line. N’Dong, Lemina, and Kanga will anchor the midfield, and the attacking front will be led by Babicka, Aubameyang, and Bouanga.
Fans looking to watch the match can tune in via a variety of channels including beIN Sports, Canal 2 International, SuperSport, and many others across different regions.
Historically, the two teams have met 18 times, with Côte d’Ivoire boasting a record of 10 wins, while Gabon has secured 4 victories, and the matches ended in a draw on 4 occasions. This matchup presents an opportunity for Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen their position in the tournament, while Gabon will be desperate to secure their first points in the group stage. The stakes are high, and fans can anticipate an intense and competitive encounter on the pitch.