The Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe will host a prestigious meeting between two of African football’s leading nations when Cote d’Ivoire face Cameroon in a friendly match following the CAN 2027 qualifying campaign.
The fixture offers both sides an opportunity to assess their squads ahead of their next competitive commitments, with both managers expected to consider changes while maintaining a strong starting line-up for a contest with continental significance.
Cote d’Ivoire
Cote d’Ivoire completed a perfect qualifying campaign and go into the match without any injury concerns or withdrawals. That leaves Herve Renard with a fully available squad and the freedom to rotate his players while continuing his assessment of the group.
Alban Lafont is expected to start in goal, with Luck Zogbe, Ousmane Diomande, Emmanuel Agbadou and Christ Tape forming the likely defensive line.
Yann Gboho, Christ Inao Oulai, Patrick Zabi and Bazoumana Toure are tipped to feature in midfield, while Rayan Fofana and Malick Yalcouye are the probable choices in attack.
Cote d’Ivoire probable XI: Alban Lafont; Luck Zogbe, Ousmane Diomande, Emmanuel Agbadou, Christ Tape; Yann Gboho, Christ Inao Oulai, Patrick Zabi, Bazoumana Toure; Rayan Fofana, Malick Yalcouye.
Cameroon
Cameroon’s injury situation is also improving. Christian Kofane missed the previous match against Congo with an ankle problem but could return to the squad for this encounter.
David Pagou is considering giving opportunities to some substitutes, although the Cameroon manager recognises the level required against Cote d’Ivoire. The Indomitable Lions are therefore expected to combine squad rotation with a competitive approach in Ebimpe.
Simon Ngapandouetnbu is projected to start in goal. Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto and Saidou Alioum are the likely defenders, with Jackson Tchatchoua, Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso and Lilian Njoh forming the midfield.
Mael Fernandez Monyebe, Bil Nsongo and Danny Namaso are expected to lead the attack.
Cameroon probable XI: Simon Ngapandouetnbu; Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto, Saidou Alioum; Jackson Tchatchoua, Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso, Lilian Njoh; Mael Fernandez Monyebe, Bil Nsongo, Danny Namaso.
