US EditionIvory Coast Begin Cup of Nations Title Defence with Narrow Win over Mozambique
- On Dec. 24, 2025, Ivory Coast began their title defence with a 1-0 win over Mozambique national team in Fez, Morocco, with Amad Diallo scoring early in the second half.
- Having struggled in past AFCONs, Ivory Coast sought a strong start and battled to break down Mozambique in a competitive first half of the Group F opener.
- Key saves and blocked attempts saw Wilfried Zaha waste several chances, Franck Kessie had two point-blank efforts saved by Ernan, while Vakoun Bayo missed an easy header and had a shot cleared.
- The victory gives Ivory Coast three points and momentum in their title defence, while Mozambique remain without a finals win since their 1986 debut.
- Notable moments included the appearance of Dominguez, Mozambique substitute , and Zinedine Zidane as spectator during Cameroon v Gabon in Agadir.
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Cameroon/Cote d'Ivoire: Champs Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Algeria Win 2025 Afcon Opener Matches
Nairobi -- Manchester United forward Amad Diallo's composed strike gave holders Ivory Coast 1-0 victory over Mozambique in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener in Marrakech.
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez stood out on Wednesday at the close of the first day of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) to be held in Morocco, with victories of the defending champion Côte d'Ivoire and the former Algerian Monarch against Mozambique and Sudan, respectively.
The youth of Atalanta (What a shock the arrival in Bergamo with the snow) a career between ups and downs until the dream of playing against great champions. For the player of Mestre debut with defeat against the reigning champions of Côte d'Ivoire
The Ivorians won a short victory against Mozambique (1-0) on Wednesday to start their competition.
Defender of the title Ivory Coast starts extremely wobbly in the Africa Cup. At the beginning the German World Cup opponent struggles to a close victory. An iconic father-son team, on the other hand, creates enthusiasm.
Cameroon defeated Gabon 1-0, while Ivory Coast beat Mozambique by the same score in Group 6 - Algeria's draw with Sudan,
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