The Alassane-Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe is set to host a meeting between two of African football’s leading nations as Cote d’Ivoire face Cameroon in a friendly match following the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The fixture will provide both sides with an opportunity to assess their squads ahead of their next competitive commitments. Herve Renard’s Cote d’Ivoire side have completed a perfect qualifying campaign and go into the match without any reported injuries or withdrawals.
That leaves Renard with the freedom to rotate his squad and assess several players in a competitive international setting, without the pressure of a qualification match.
Cote d’Ivoire’s possible line-up
Alban Lafont is expected to start in goal.
The likely defensive line is made up of Luck Zogbe, Ousmane Diomande, Emmanuel Agbadou and Christ Tape.
Yann Gboho, Christ Inao Oulai, Patrick Zabi and Bazoumana Toure are the anticipated midfielders, while Rayan Fofana and Malick Yalcouye could lead the attack.
Cote d’Ivoire possible 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 consider changes
Cameroon’s injury situation has also improved. Christian Kofane missed the previous match against Congo because of an ankle problem, but could return to the squad for this encounter.
David Pagou is considering giving some substitutes valuable playing time, although the Cameroon manager is aware that facing Cote d’Ivoire will demand the highest level from his team.
Simon Ngapandouetnbu is expected to start in goal, with Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto and Saidou Alioum forming the defence.
Jackson Tchatchoua, Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso and Lilian Njoh are the probable midfield choices. Mael Fernandez Monyebe, Bil Nsongo and Danny Namaso are set to form the attacking trio.
Cameroon possible XI: Simon Ngapandouetnbu; Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto, Saidou Alioum; Jackson Tchatchoua, Arthur Avom, Ryan Fosso, Lilian Njoh; Mael Fernandez Monyebe, Bil Nsongo, Danny Namaso.
The friendly between Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon will take place shortly. The listed 1xbet odds are 1.98 for a Cote d’Ivoire win, 2.80 for a draw and 2.21 for a Cameroon victory.