French star Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid forward, was in the stands for the high-profile clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon on Sunday evening, as the two sides faced off in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.
The match was held at Marrakech Stadium and marked the conclusion of the second round of Group F fixtures.
The encounter was widely described as an early final within the group, given the stature of both teams and their strong starts to the tournament.
Mbappé’s appearance attracted significant attention, adding further spotlight to one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage.
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Mbappé, Tchouaméni and Koundé, enjoying the Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 vs. Cameroon 🇨🇲 MD2 clash.#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/BzmzffS1Na
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 28, 2025
Despite being labeled one of the strongest groups in the competition, Group F proved to be the lowest-scoring after the opening round, producing just two goals.
On the other hand, Ivory Coast edged Mozambique 1–0, while Cameroon recorded an identical victory over Gabon, setting up a decisive showdown for early control of the group.
Both Ivory Coast and Cameroon headed into the game on the back of narrow opening wins, intensifying the battle for top spot and placing added importance on securing qualification early to ease pressure ahead of the final group match.
As defending champions, Ivory Coast are aiming to reaffirm their continental dominance, while Cameroon are seeking to restore their traditional African pedigree and impose themselves from the early stages of the tournament.
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