Ivory Coast lead Gambia 2-1 at halftime in their Group C Matchday 3 clash of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with the first half ending at 45’+1 this Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké.
The Elephants capitalized on their first-half dominance with two goals.
Malick Yalcouye opened the scoring in the 18th minute, before Elye Wahi doubled the lead eight minutes later (26th).
The Scorpions, however, cut the deficit in the 38th minute thanks to Musa Barrow, reigniting the suspense heading into the second half.
At halftime, Ivory Coast held 67% possession compared to Gambia’s 33%. The Ivorians also had nine shots, including three on target, compared to just one attempt by Gambia, which was on target.
They had two clear-cut chances and four corner kicks, compared to three for their opponents.
