As the CAF World Cup qualifiers continue, Ivory Coast and Gambia are set to battle it out in a crucial encounter. Ivory Coast currently sits second in the group, trailing leaders Gabon, who secured a victory in their last match. A win for The Elephants will see them reclaim the top spot as they push toward World Cup qualification.

Ivory Coast Starting XI:
Fofana (GK), Singo, Gbamin, Dioumande, Sangare, Franck Kessié, Kamara, Pepe, D.Mohamed, Adingra, Haller

Gambia Starting XI:
Ebrima Jarju(GK), Momodou, Sinyan, Colley, Joseph Ceesay, Mahmudu, Abubakr Barry, Fadera, Yankuba, Sowe, Musa Barrow

Historically, Ivory Coast has been dominant in this fixture, winning three of their four previous meetings, while Gambia has managed just one victory.
With the Ivorians eager to leap back into first place, they will rely on the firepower of Sébastien Haller and Krasso up front, while Franck Kessié will control the midfield. Gambia, however, will look to Musa Barrow and Sowe to provide the attacking threat as they aim to defy the odds.

With everything at stake, this promises to be an intense contest as Ivory Coast seeks to reclaim their position at the top of the group, while Gambia looks to cause an upset.