Summary
Ivory Coast defeated Gabon 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations, coming back from a two-goal deficit to top their group. Cameroon also secured a win against Mozambique with a 2-1 score, allowing both Ivory Coast and Cameroon to advance to the knockout stage. Ivory Coast will face Burkina Faso, and Cameroon will meet South Africa in the next round.
Key Facts
- Ivory Coast won 3-2 against Gabon, coming from behind after being down 2-0.
- Substitute Bazoumana Toure scored the winning goal for Ivory Coast in stoppage time.
- Both Ivory Coast and Cameroon ended the group stage with seven points but Ivory Coast led the group based on goal count.
- Cameroon defeated Mozambique 2-1, with Christian Kofane scoring the winning goal.
- The results determined the 16 teams advancing to the knockout stage in the tournament.
- Gabon's best-known player, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, missed the match due to injury.
- Ivory Coast will compete against Burkina Faso, and Cameroon will play against South Africa in the next stage.
