Electric reunion: history of Côte d’Ivoire – Cameroon clashes

The Ivorian Football Federation has officially announced a friendly match between Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé, Abidjan.

An epic duel between two continental giants who have crossed paths on numerous occasions, the latest being on December 28, 2025, in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Amad opened the scoring for the Elephants (51’), before the Indomitable Lions equalized with an own goal by Konan (56’).

The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with each side boasting 9 wins and 3 draws. The Ivorians have netted 37 goals to Cameroon’s 38 across 21 encounters.

Full history of Côte d’Ivoire – Cameroon encounters

• December 28, 2025 – Africa Cup of Nations: Côte d'Ivoire 1-1 Cameroon

• November 16, 2021 – World Cup Qualifiers: Cameroon 1-0 Côte d'Ivoire

• September 6, 2021 – World Cup Qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 Cameroon

• January 30, 2016 – African Nations Championship: Cameroon 0-3 a.e.t. Côte d'Ivoire

• January 28, 2015 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 0-1 Côte d'Ivoire

• November 19, 2014 – AFCON Qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire 0-0 Cameroon

• September 10, 2014 – AFCON Qualifiers: Cameroon 4-1 Côte d'Ivoire

• February 4, 2006 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 12-13 pens. Côte d'Ivoire

• September 4, 2005 – World Cup Qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire 2-3 Cameroon

• July 4, 2004 – World Cup Qualifiers: Cameroon 2-0 Côte d'Ivoire

• February 11, 2003 – Friendly: Cameroon 0-3 Côte d'Ivoire

• January 25, 2002 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 1-0 Côte d'Ivoire

• January 28, 2000 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 3-0 Côte d'Ivoire

• February 1, 1998 – Friendly: Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 Cameroon

• November 30, 1995 – Friendly: Cameroon 1-2 Côte d'Ivoire

• November 26, 1994 – Friendly: Cameroon 1-2 Côte d'Ivoire

• January 23, 1992 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 1-3 pens. Côte d'Ivoire

• February 17, 1991 – Friendly: Cameroon 1-1 Côte d'Ivoire

• March 17, 1986 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 1-0 Côte d'Ivoire

• March 10, 1984 – Africa Cup of Nations: Côte d'Ivoire 0-2 Cameroon

• February 6, 1970 – Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon 3-2 Côte d'Ivoire

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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