Amad Diallo scored the only goal of the game as defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory against Mozambique.
At the age of 42, veteran Mozambican international campaigner Domingues Elias Pelembe is still going strong and defying his age and will lead his team against the champions Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast defender Guela Doué says the reigning AFCON champions are fully aware of the expectations that come with their status and are determined to achieve one of the tournament’s toughest feats – successfully defending the title.
Ivory Coast's hopes of retaining the CAF Africa Cup of Nations title have taken a major hit with striker Sebastien Haller ruled out of the 2025 tournament in Morocco because of injury.
We take a look at the six groups for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off this Sunday when hosts Morocco take on Comoros in Rabat.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco this weekend - with all 52 games available to viewers on SABC Sport's platforms.