Ivory Coast, nicknamed the "Elephants", boasts a squad of top-tier African talent. Their total squad value is an impressive €370.8 million, with 15 players plying their trade in Europe's top five leagues. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, Roma defender Ndicka, and midfielder Franck Kessié are just some of the familiar names. Mozambique is a more modest team, with a total squad value of only €24.75 million, less than one-twelfth of Ivory Coast's. Most of their players are from the local league or other African leagues, with the only notable player being Sunderland's Reinildo Mandava. Ivory Coast has a clear advantage over Mozambique. In their previous seven encounters, Ivory Coast remains undefeated, with five wins and two draws, scoring 14 goals and conceding only two. Their dominance in both attack and defense is evident. In the Africa Cup of Nations, they have met twice, with Ivory Coast winning 3-0 and 1-0, both times keeping a clean sheet. Their most recent meeting was in the 2021 World Cup qualifiers, where Ivory Coast won 3-0 at home. Mozambique's coach stated before the match: "We respect Ivory Coast, but we are not afraid. Anything is possible in football, and we will fight for every point." Match Prediction: Ivory Coast to win, Home.