"Veteran Guélor Kanga capitalised on nervy Alban Lafont spilling Teddy Averlant's shot in the 11th minute to tap home, before Denis Bouanga added another on the counter 10 minutes later. However, demonstrating some of the resolve and resiliency that made them unlikely champions on home soil in 2024, the Ivorians battled back, halving the deficit through Jean-Philippe Krasso just before halftime following a fine interplay between Jean Michaël Seri and Wilfried Zaha."
"Evan Guessand equalised in the 84th minute, shattering Gabonese hopes of gaining a measure of revenge for the Elephants' progression at their expense in World Cup qualifying, before a 91st-minute winner from Bazoumana Touré, heading home at the backpost, secured top spot for the defending champions. The result extends their competitive undefeated streak to 14 matches, and they are gathering momentum in this competition as they target a fourth continental crown."
Ivory Coast recovered from a 2-0 deficit to beat Gabon 3-2 in Marrakesh and finished top of Group F, setting up a round-of-16 match with Burkina Faso on Jan. 6. Guélor Kanga and Denis Bouanga put Gabon 2-0 up inside 21 minutes before Jean-Philippe Krasso halved the deficit just before halftime after interplay between Jean Michaël Seri and Wilfried Zaha. Evan Guessand levelled in the 84th minute and Bazoumana Touré headed a 91st-minute winner. The victory extended Ivory Coast's unbeaten run to 14 matches. Cameroon came from behind to beat Mozambique 2-1 and will face South Africa.
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