Two perfect records
After two matchdays, Ivory Coast and Gambia are both on 6 points. The Elephants won in Somalia (0-2), while the Scorpions pulled off the upset of the first window by winning 2-4 in Ghana.
What is at stake
Group C has no host nation, so the top two qualify for AFCON 2027. Already two wins clear of Ghana and Somalia, the winner of this double header (11 and 15 November) would take a giant step towards the finals.
Ghana must respond
On the same night, Ghana host Somalia. The Black Stars have no points: only two wins over Somalia would keep them alive, while hoping Gambia slip up.
Our take
At home, Ivory Coast start as favourites. But Gambia showed in Ghana that they can score away from home, so a draw would be no surprise. Statistical probabilities and probable line-ups are updated on the match page.
Group C results from matchday 2
- Ghana2-4Gambia
- Somalia0-2Ivory Coast
Match page, line-ups, group table and live score: