"We're a week into the Africa Cup of Nations now and really getting down to business. Tonight, two of the continent's heavyweights meet in Marrakech as the reigning champions, Cote d'Ivoire, take on Cameroon in Group F. Both teams won their opening match 1-0 on Christmas Eve and, realistically, this is a showdown for top spot in the group though Mozambique will have something to say after beating Gabon earlier today."
"Cote d'Ivoire XI (4-3-3): Fofana; Doue, Koussounou, N'Dicka, Konan; Kessie, Fofana, Sangare; Amad, Bayo, Diomande. Subs: Lafont, Kone, Zohouri, Operi, Agbadou, Gbamin, Diomande, Boly, Oulai, Seri, Toure, Guessand, Krasso, Diakite, Zaha Charlotte's Wilfried Zaha drops to the bench for the holders, with Udinese's Vakoun Issouf Bayo given a start up front. Cameroon XI (3-5-2): Epassy; Malone, Kotto, Tolo; Tchamadeu, Avom, Baleba, Namaso, Yongwa; Mbeumo, Kofane Subs: Ngapandouetnbu, Omossola, Wooh, Boyomo, Nyamsi, Nagida, Kamdem, Onana, Kemen, Bassagog, Ebimbe, Etta Eyong, Magri, N'Koudou, Soko."
Cote d'Ivoire field a 4-3-3 with Amad and Bayo leading the attack and Wilfried Zaha on the bench. Cameroon line up in a 3-5-2 with Mbeumo and Christian Kofane starting up front, replacing Karl Etta Eyong. Both teams won their opening Group F matches 1-0 and face each other in Marrakech with top spot at stake. Mozambique's win over Gabon adds a complication to group permutations. A draw will likely secure progression for both teams given that four best third-placed teams advance to the last 16. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT at the Stade de Marrakech.
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