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A positive draw of 1-1 between Ivory Coast and Cameroon
The large stadium in Marrakech witnessed a fierce encounter on Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, between the Ivory Coast national team and Cameroon as part of the second round of the group stage in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, ending in a positive draw of 1-1.
The match started with a clear tactical caution from both teams, resulting in a goalless first half despite some offensive opportunities for each side.
With the start of the second half, Amad Diallo, the star of Ivory Coast, succeeded in scoring the first goal in the 51st minute following a well-organized attack and a decisive pass from his teammates, temporarily putting the Elephants in the lead and creating an attacking rhythm that gave the match new dimensions.
However, Cameroon’s response came swiftly; in the 56th minute, Jislan Konan accidentally scored an equalizer for his own team, restoring hope for the Cameroonian side and bringing more balance to the game, which was marked by excitement in the remaining minutes without either team being able to secure a win.
The result reflected the intense competition between the major teams in the group, with Ivory Coast and Cameroon both at the top with 4 points each, delaying the determination of qualification spots until the final round.
This draw occurred in a match that was not devoid of high competitive spirit and football intensity, considered a fiery clash between two teams seeking to assert their capabilities in this edition of the tournament.
