Surgical finish and a slim victory: Ivory Coast edge Mozambique in AFCON 2025 opener
Ivory Coast secured their first three points at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by beating Mozambique 1-0 in the opening group match. Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal in the 49th minute, with a assist from Franck Kessié. The Ivorians dominated the first half while Mozambique defended stoutly and pushed for late chances but could not find an equalizer. The result puts Ivory Coast at the forefront of Group Six, alongside Cameroon and Gabon, as the tournament progresses.