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Already eliminated from the tournament, Gabon face Ivory Coast with only pride at stake. The Panthers’ campaign has been disappointing, highlighted by a historic loss to Mozambique after a narrow defeat to Cameroon, leaving them winless and unable to reach the knockout stages as they did in 2021. Now on a three-match losing run, Gabon must rediscover their earlier unbeaten form to avoid the embarrassment of losing all their group games in a single AFCON for the first time since 1994, marking yet another early exit in recent tournament history.

Ivory Coast, the reigning AFCON champions and group leaders, have also struggled to fully impress despite remaining unbeaten. Narrowly defeating Mozambique and drawing with Cameroon, they top the group only on fair play points and may need a convincing win to secure first place, though a draw would still ensure progression. Given their strong recent tournament record, including five wins in their last six AFCON matches, Ivory Coast appear well placed to claim victory, even if their margins have typically been slim.

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