Gabon 2-3 Ivory Coast
Updated
Ivory Coast won: Gabon 2-3 Ivory Coast in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group F (Round 3) on Wed, 31 Dec 2025 at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech. Gabon goals: Guelor Kanga 11', Denis Bouanga 21'. Ivory Coast goals: Jean-Philippe Krasso 44', Evann Guessand 84', Bazoumana Touré 90'+1. Expected goals: 0.87-1.84. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Christopher Operi (8.6).
Match report
Ivory Coast beat Gabon 3-2
Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Gabon 3-2 away from home at Stade de Marrakech on Wednesday 31 December in the Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group F.
Guelor Kanga put Gabon ahead on 11' (1-0), Denis Bouanga made it 2-0 on 21', Jean-Philippe Krasso pulled one back for Ivory Coast on 44' (2-1), Evann Guessand levelled for Ivory Coast on 84' (2-2) and Bazoumana Touré restored Ivory Coast's lead on 90+1' (2-3).
Bazoumana Touré's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Gabon had 33% of the ball, shots were 9-21 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.87-1.84.
Christopher Operi (Ivory Coast) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 20,833. Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan.
Match stats
| Gabon | Ivory Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.87 | 1.84 |
| Total shots | 9 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 | 36 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 220 (75%) | 523 (92%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 8 |
| Total shots | 9 | 21 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 15 |
Lineups
Gabon (4-2-3-1): Francois Bekale, Jeremy Oyono, Alex Moucketou-Moussounda, Mick Onfia, Jacques Ekomié, Ibrahim Didier Ndong, Mario Lemina, Andre Poko, Guelor Kanga, Denis Bouanga, Teddy Averlant
Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Alban Lafont, Armel Zohouri, Ousmane Diomande, Emmanuel Agbadou, Christopher Operi, Jean Michael Seri, Franck Kessié, Christ Inao Oulai, Oumar Diakité, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Wilfried Zaha
Key events
- 11' · Goal · Guelor Kanga (Gabon)
- 16' · Yellow card · Ibrahim Didier Ndong (Gabon)
- 21' · Goal · Denis Bouanga (Gabon)
- 44' · Goal · Jean-Philippe Krasso (Ivory Coast)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Armel Zohouri (Ivory Coast)
- 46' · Substitution · Clech Loufilou for Ibrahim Didier Ndong (Gabon)
- 54' · Yellow card · Oumar Diakité (Ivory Coast)
- 68' · Substitution · Bazoumana Touré for Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast)
- 68' · Substitution · Evann Guessand for Wilfried Zaha (Ivory Coast)
- 76' · Substitution · Guéla Doué for Armel Zohouri (Ivory Coast)
- 76' · Substitution · Amad for Oumar Diakité (Ivory Coast)
- 78' · Substitution · Royce Openda Owaga for Mick Onfia (Gabon)
- 78' · Substitution · Jonathan Do Marcolino for Jeremy Oyono (Gabon)
- 82' · Substitution · Yan Diomande for Jean-Philippe Krasso (Ivory Coast)
- 84' · Substitution · Samake Nze for Teddy Averlant (Gabon)
- 84' · Goal · Evann Guessand (Ivory Coast)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Bazoumana Touré (Ivory Coast)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Malick Evouna for Denis Bouanga (Gabon)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Gabon vs Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast won, 2-3 (Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group F) on Wed, 31 Dec 2025.
When and where is Gabon vs Ivory Coast?
Wed, 31 Dec 2025, 19:00 UTC at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech, Africa, Africa Cup of Nations - Group F.