Ivory Coast vs Zambia, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Stade de Bouaké
Location: Bouaké, Ivory Coast
AFCON Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 4 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Zambia | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Chad | 4 | -3 | 2 |
Line-Ups
Ivory Coast (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yahia Fofana (GK) |
| 21 | Evan Ndicka |
| 6 | Emmanuel Agbadou |
| 11 | Christopher Operi |
| 5 | Wilfried Singo |
| 4 | Jean Michaël Seri |
| 8 | Franck Kessié |
| 15 | Amad |
| 25 | Evann Guessand |
| 10 | Simon Adingra |
| 14 | Oumar Diakité |
Zambia (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Lawrence Mulenga (GK) |
| 13 | Stoppila Sunzu |
| 14 | Kabaso Chongo  |
| 4 | Gift Mphande |
| 5 | Miguel Chaiwa |
| 22 | Kings Kangwa |
| 6 | Benson Sakala |
| 8 | Lubambo Musonda |
| 9 | Lameck Banda |
| 10 | Edward Chilufya |
| 19 | Kennedy Musonda |
AFCON Qualifying News
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