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Defending champions Ivory Coast overcome early shock to finish top of AFCON Group F

Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand scores his team's second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match vs Gabon at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech on December 31, 2025. [Khaled DESOUKI / AFP]

Ivory Coast produced a dramatic late comeback to finish top of Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations, coming from two goals down to beat Gabon 3-2 in Marrakesh on Wednesday as rivals Cameroon also secured victory elsewhere.

Substitute Bazoumana Touré struck in stoppage time to seal the win for the defending champions, who finished level with Cameroon on seven points and a goal difference of +2. The defending champions claimed top spot by virtue of scoring five goals in the group, one more than the Indomitable Lions.

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