Ivory Coast and Chad line up for final AFCON 2025 qualifier in Abidjan

Ivory Coast concludes their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifying campaign on Tuesday with a decisive match against Chad at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan. Both teams have revealed their official starting lineups for this final Group G encounter, with the Ivorian squad featuring several changes under coach Emerse Faé.

Looking to secure first place in the group, Faé has opted for a refreshed lineup. Ousmane Diomandé makes way for Emmanuel Agbadou in central defense, while Wilfried Singo is replaced by Guela Doué.

In midfield, Seko Fofana is rested, paving the way for young talent Maho Dorgelès.

The Ivorian attack sees a strong pairing with Bayo Vakoun and Jérémie Boga leading the line.

Supported by a creative midfield, the Elephants aim to end their qualifying campaign on a high note.

On the other side, Chad has adopted a defensively solid 4-5-1 formation, packing the midfield to counter the Ivorian threat.

Key players Mahamat Thiam and Eric Mbangossoum are included in the starting XI, aiming to disrupt Ivory Coast’s rhythm and create opportunities on the counterattack.

Official Starting Lineups

Ivory Coast:
Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana
Defenders: Christopher Operi, Emmanuel Agbadou, Evan Ndicka, Guela Doué
Midfielders: Jérémie Boga, Jean-Eudes Aholou, Franck Kessié, Simon Adingra
Forwards: Jean-Philippe Krasso, Bayo Vakoun

Chad:
Goalkeeper: Gabin Allambatnan
Defenders: Acyl Mbogo, Charles Tchouplaou, Marvin Assane, Joseph Antoine Na’a
Midfielders: Sindou Yeo, Ahmat Adam, Eric Mbangossoum, Mahamat Thiam, Natoyoum Osée
Forward: Marius Mouanldimadji

With both sides eager to showcase their strengths, this match promises to be a fitting conclusion to the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Ivory Coast will look to assert their dominance and secure group leadership, while Chad aims to leave their mark in Abidjan.