On the eve of the highly anticipated derby between Ivory Coast and Cameroon at the 2025 AFCON , the Elephants' coach, Faé Emerse , delivered a lucid and confident analysis of a clash that promises to be decisive for qualification.

For the Ivorian coach, motivation will be no problem whatsoever in a match of this magnitude. According to him, a duel against the Indomitable Lions is a natural preparation, given the stakes and the rivalry. The players, as well as the coaching staff, are approaching this match with total determination, fully aware of the importance of the occasion.

Faé Emerse acknowledges, however, that selecting the starting eleven will be a real headache. All the players want to be on the pitch for this highly emotional match, a testament to the competitive spirit that has prevailed within the Ivorian squad since the start of the tournament.

Both teams approach this clash with confidence, each having won their opening match and accumulating three points . A victory in this encounter would guarantee the winning team a direct ticket to the round of 16 , adding significant strategic importance to the match.

The Ivory Coast coach expects a tough match against Cameroon, presented as an unusual underdog driven by a desire for revenge. This is a rare status for a nation with such a rich continental record, but it makes the encounter even more unpredictable and intriguing.

All the ingredients are therefore in place for an explosive Ivory Coast–Cameroon match , between two ambitious, motivated teams aware that this match can already influence their journey in this AFCON 2025.