After taking control of group F thanks to a short but precious success against Burundi (1-0), Côte d'Ivoire intends to follow this Monday against Gambia. Undefeated since the start of the campaign, the elephants have not conceded the slightest goal in five days, while finding the path of the net 13 times. An impressive defensive solidity, symbol of a team with full confidence since its coronation at the last CAN.
The coach Emerse Faé, who has been able to impose his ideas since the continental victory, can count on a well in place framework, between experience and youth. The performance of Evann Guessand against Burundi – goalscorer from his second selection – illustrates this collective dynamic well where the new ones quickly find their place. Faced with a Gambian team in difficulty, the Ivorians have the opportunity to take four points ahead of Gabon, second, and thus get closer to North America.
The Gambia in search of a feat against the Ivory Coast
On the Gambian side, the context is quite different. Despite a start against the Seychelles (5-1) in June, the Scorpions do not advance: five games, only one victory, four small points and already 12 goals collected. The spectacular draw against Kenya (3-3), last Thursday, showed as many offensive promises as defensive gaps. Unable to beat Côte d'Ivoire since 1984 and dumb in the face of elephants since that date, Johnny McKinstry's men have known what to expect.
But beware of the trap: this meeting, although disputed in Abidjan, should not be taken lightly. The Gambia, mathematically still in the race, will play its last card to stay in the race for the World Cup. For Côte d'Ivoire, the challenge will also be mental: to avoid any excess of confidence and rely on its certainties to make the difference.
| Time and place of the match | |
|---|---|
| Competition | 6th day of the African zone playoffs – Group F |
| Date | Monday May 24, 2025 |
| Hour | 8:00 p.m. (French time) |
| Stadium | Felix Houphouet-Boigny (Abidjan) |
| Match | Ivory Coast – Gambia |
The probable compos of the Ivory Coast – Gambia match
Ivory Coast: Y. Fofana; Agbadou, Gbamin, Singo; Kamara, Kessie, Aholou, Doue; Guessand, Krasso, Haller
Gambia: Jarju; Njie, Styan, Collene; Cesesay, Bajo, Barry, Fadera; MINTEH, SOWE, Barrow.
On which chain to follow the meeting between Ivory Coast and Gambia?
The meeting between Cote d'Ivoire and Gambia, scheduled for Monday, March 24 from 8 p.m., is not broadcast on any French channel. On the other hand, you will also be able to view the match in streaming via the team platform, the Live Foot Team.
Other channels broadcast this part abroad. The Dutch ESPN holds its rights. The German channel Sportidigital Fussball also retrans the match. Ditto for the Croatian sportklub. In the MENA region, the duel is broadcast on the Saudi channel SSC Sports or on Shahid. Channels and apps that can be visible in France thanks to a VPN. Finally, if you are outside French and out of Mena, you will also be able to view the match on FIFA+. Or, get around geolocation thanks to a VPN.
