A highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations match is set to pit Gabon against Ivory Coast, drawing the attention of numerous fans. Recent encounters between Gabon and Ivory Coast have demonstrated competitive football, with historical matches highlighting the teams' intense rivalry and tactical approaches. In a World Cup qualifier on September 10, 2025, Gabon hosted Ivory Coast, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Gabon displayed resolute defense and some counter-attacking ability, while Ivory Coast's attack failed to break through. Prior to that, on June 8th of the previous year, also in a World Cup qualifier, Ivory Coast won 1-0 at home against Gabon. Ivory Coast dominated the match with strong midfield control, successfully suppressing their opponents and scoring the winning goal through a sharp counter-attack. Examining the nine meetings in 2017 shows how closely matched the two teams were at the time. Ivory Coast initially defeated Gabon 1:0 at home with excellent tactics; later, Gabon took advantage of home advantage, holding on for a 0-0 draw in the second half through flexible formation changes, and then winning a crucial victory in the following round (with home and away reversed). Further back, in 2014, there were several instances of one side having a clear disadvantage in various competitions, such as multiple defeats to the Ivory Coast team between 2011 and 2016. It is also worth noting their frequent encounters on the formal international stage in recent years. The performance gaps in previous editions of the top African competitions were particularly evident, not only during the group stage, but even more so in the knockout stages, highlighting the importance of experience and mental fortitude. Africa Cup of Nations 01-01 03:00 Gabon - Ivory Coast Match direction: 2.25, Under