Ivory Coast Set for Crucial AFCON Qualifier Against Cameroon in Yaoundé
Côte d’Ivoire will face Cameroon in Yaoundé this Wednesday for their second 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The Elephants, buoyed by a strong opening victory over Sierra Leone, are eager to maintain their winning momentum as they battle for supremacy in Group D.
Cameroon, having also secured a win against DR Congo, presents a formidable challenge in what promises to be a fiercely contested match. Both teams understand the stakes, with qualification hanging in the balance.
Defender Souleymane Bamba acknowledged the intensity of the encounter ahead. “It’s already a final. It’s a decisive match for qualification. They’re at home, so they’ll be keen to win,” Bamba told footexpress.com. “We’re here to get a result and put ourselves in the best possible position for what comes next. We’ll try not to lose.”
With both sides hungry for victory, this showdown in Yaoundé is expected to deliver high drama and showcase some of Africa’s finest football talents as they vie for a place at the continent’s premier tournament.
