Ivory Coast secured a winning goal from a Manchester United player to defeat Mozambique in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Group F opening match took place on Wednesday night, 24 Dec 2025 GMT+7, featuring Ivory Coast against Mozambique.
Ivory Coast narrowly defeated Mozambique 1-0, with the winning goal scored by Ahmad Diallo, the winger from Manchester United, in the 49th minute, securing their first three points.
In the next fixtures on 28 Dec 2025 GMT+7, Ivory Coast will face Cameroon while Mozambique will play against Gabon.