Ivory Coast completed a remarkable turnaround at the Africa Cup of Nations, coming from two goals down to defeat Gabon 3-2 and finish top of Group F. The defending champions entered the final group game under pressure, knowing only a strong result would guarantee first place , as previewed by SoftFootball . What followed was one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament.
Gabon, already eliminated, stunned the Elephants by racing into a 2-0 lead inside 21 minutes. Guelor Kanga opened the scoring after a defensive lapse before Denis Bouanga doubled the advantage with a fine first-time finish.
Ivory Coast looked rattled, but they found a lifeline just before the break when Wilfried Zaha squared for Jean-Philippe Krasso to tap home. That goal shifted momentum and echoed the resilience Ivory Coast had shown earlier in the group, including their hard-fought draw with Cameroon , as reported by SoftFootball.
