Official: Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon to clash in friendly on October 3 in Ebimpé

The Ivorian Football Federation announced on August 20 via its social media accounts an eagerly anticipated football showdown. Côte d'Ivoire's national team, fresh off qualifying for the World Cup Round of 16, will host Cameroon, who missed out on this edition, in a friendly match on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

This high-profile friendly between Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon comes as part of the October 2026 international break. The match will take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé, setting the stage for this major clash.

A true test before qualifiers resume

This encounter comes at a pivotal moment in the international calendar. For the first time, FIFA has combined the September and October breaks into a single window, running from September 21 to October 6, 2026.

Before this friendly, both teams will have already played their opening two matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The October 3 friendly will thus serve as a crucial dress rehearsal before qualifying resumes. The action picks up again in November, with the third round from November 11 to 13, followed by the fourth round from November 15 to 17, 2026.

Rivalry heating up

Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon are regular adversaries on the African stage. In the latest Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, their clash ended in a 1-1 draw. Pride, star power, and continental bragging rights will all be on the line in Ebimpé, promising a thriller. The Elephants will have the home advantage, while the Indomitable Lions will be determined to snatch a positive result on enemy turf.

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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