Côte d’Ivoire Stun Gabon with Last-Minute 3–2 Thriller to Top Group F
“Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon 3–2 in a dramatic Group F finale at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, claiming top spot in the group. The Elephants now advance to face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16.Gabon stunned the holders early, taking the lead in the 11th minute through Guélor Kanga, before Denis Bouanga doubled the advantage in the 21st minute with a clinical finish that left Côte d’Ivoire chasing the game. The Panthers’ early dominance had fans on the edge of their seats as the Elephants struggled to find their rhythm. Côte d’Ivoire fought back before halftime, with Jean‑Philippe Krasso pulling one back in the 44th minute following a clever build-up involving Wilfried Zaha. The Elephants continued to press after the break, and Evann Guessand equalised in the 84th minute with a well-timed assist from a Christopher Opéri cross, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. …”
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