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Ivory Coast v Mozambique: Line-ups, stats and preview

Ivory Coast meet Mozambique tomorrow. Read our in-depth preview here...

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Ivory Coast v Mozambique: Line-ups, stats and preview

Preview for Ivory Coast v Mozambique

Defending champions the Ivory Coast enter the Africa Cup of Nations tomorrow when they meet Mozambique in Marrakech.

The West African giants will be looking to replicate their success in 2023 when they beat Nigeria in the final. And coach Emerse Faé is sounding confident ahead of their opener.

“We’re going to Morocco to be strong. We have a very close-knit group,” Fae said.

“The players tell us that they are ready and that they have the same objective as the technical staff. They are motivated to win the AFCON and bring back the fourth star.

“We go to win. There is no additional pressure. We will fight and wet the jersey to go as far as possible.”

Group F looks a strong one as it also features Cameroon and Gabon and a win for either side in this one would go a long way to securing a place in the knockout stages.

Mozambique are among the tournament outsiders but can boast one of the Premier League’s best full-backs in Sunderland’s Reinildo Mandava.

Team News for Ivory Coast v Mozambique

Ivory Coast are without striker Sebastien Haller, who was ruled out of the tournament through injury, while winger Simon Adingra was not selected.

Mozambique midfielder Pepo will also miss AFCON due to injury.

Predicted line-ups for Ivory Coast v Mozambique

Ivory Coast: Fofana; Konan, Agbadou, Ndicka, Kossounou; Fofana, Kessie, Sangare; Y. Diomande, Amad, Guessand

Mozambique: Ernani; Dove, Mexer, Reinildo, Nanani, Langa; Guima, Amade; Witi, Catamo, Ratifo

How to watch Ivory Coast v Mozambique: TV and online streams

Ivory Coast versus Mozambique kicks off at 1230 UK time tomorrow. In the UK, live AFCON 2025 coverage is on Channel 4. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.

Online live streaming is available on a vast range of devices through Channel 4’s website and app and the beIN Sports app.

Stats for Ivory Coast v Mozambique

  • Ivory Coast have lost just four of their last 26 AFCON group matches (W15 D7)
  • Ivory Coast have won their AFCON opening match 15 times, drawn six and lost four
  • Mozambique are making their sixth AFCON appearance
  • None of their AFCON matches have ended 0-0

Prediction for Ivory Coast v Mozambique

Ivory Coast

2 – 0

Mozambique

Not an easy opening assignment for the defending champions but one they ought to navigate with a little to spare.

In a tournament of high energy and physicality, watch for Amad Diallo to provide a little bit of class.

 

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