Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon Lineups, Preview

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Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Oct 3, 2026 1:00 PM ET

After two matchdays in the AFCON qualifiers, the Ivory Coast will host Cameroon at the Stade Alassane Ouattara for a friendly match in this international break.

Both teams are in separate AFCON qualifier groups; Cameroon are in Group G with Comoros, Namibia, and Congo, while Ivory Coast are in Group C with Gambia, Somalia, and Ghana.

The Ivory Coast and Cameroon are first in their respective groups at the moment; the Ivory Coast is top of Group C with six points, and Cameroon is top of Group G with four points.

The two African giants have not played each other since the 2025 AFCON. Both teams were in Group F, and the game finished in a 1-1 draw.

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Amad Diallo scored the opener in the match for the Ivory Coast, but Cameroon equalized with an own goal from Ivory Coast defender Ghislain Konan.

Expected Lineups for Ivory Coast and Cameroon

Ivory Coast

Goalkeeper: Yahia Fofana
Defenders: Ghislain Konan, Evan N’Dicka, Emmanuel Agbadou, Luck Zogbe
Midfielders: Yan Diomande, Franck Kessie, Christ Inao Oulai, Saidou Alioum
Forwards: Malick Junior Yalcouye, Elye Wahi

Cameroon

Goalkeeper: Blondy Nna Noukeu
Defenders: Stephane Keller, Samuel Kotto, Duplexe Tchamba
Midfielders: Lilian Njoh, Ryan Fosso, David Nyengue, Arthur Avom, Junior Tchamadeu
Forwards: Danny Namaso, Bryan Mbeumo

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Where to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon

Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon kicks off at 3 P.M. ET/ 12 P.M. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7 P.M. local time at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpé, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

The match will be available to watch on select TV channels and streaming services: