Ivory Coast women football team secured a 2-0 victory over Pakistan on Thursday, completing a flawless run in the FIFA series and finishing top of the standings after three consecutive wins.
Playing at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé, the hosts delivered another assured performance, with goals from Ami Diallo and Habibo Ouédraogo sealing the result. The win ensured that the Elephants ended the competition with maximum points, having already recorded emphatic victories in their previous matches.
Although the scoreline was more modest compared to their earlier outings, Côte d’Ivoire remained in control throughout the encounter. Their disciplined display against Pakistan underlined both their attacking strength and defensive organisation, rounding off a tournament campaign that has highlighted their growing confidence.
The match was broadcast live on Canal+Sport, allowing fans to follow the team’s final outing in the series.
Côte d’Ivoire entered the game on the back of two resounding wins, including an 8-0 demolition of Mauritania and a remarkable 15-1 rout of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Those results had already established them as the dominant side in the competition, and Thursday’s victory confirmed their superiority.
Despite the absence of another high-scoring margin, the team’s performance against Pakistan demonstrated composure and efficiency. Goals from Diallo and Ouédraogo ensured that the hosts maintained their perfect record without needing to rely on the heavy scoring seen in earlier matches.
The tournament has also played a significant role beyond the immediate results. For Côte d’Ivoire, the FIFA series has provided valuable preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco. The matches have offered an opportunity to build cohesion within the squad and test tactical approaches in a competitive setting.
With three wins from three matches, the Elephants leave the series with momentum firmly on their side. Their dominant displays, particularly in the earlier high-scoring games, have sent a clear signal of intent as they look ahead to continental competition.
Attention will now turn to maintaining this level of performance in the lead-up to the Africa Cup of Nations. If their showing in Ebimpé is any indication, Côte d’Ivoire appear well-positioned to carry confidence and form into the tournament in Morocco.
For now, however, the team can reflect on a successful campaign at home, having asserted themselves as the standout side in the FIFA series and concluding it with a composed and professional victory over Pakistan.
