ivory Coast continue their AFCON 2025 title defence with renewed belief after navigating a demanding Group F campaign that mixed control with late drama.
The Elephants opened their tournament with a narrow win over Mozambique before being held by Cameroon, a result that underlined their tactical balance and resilience in tight games.
That momentum carried into a thrilling finale, where they showed championship character to overturn a two-goal deficit and finish top of the group, a result that Softfootball reported as a major statement of intent heading into the knockout phase.