Ivory Coast's hopes to advance in the Africa Cup of Nations received a boost as strikers Sebastien Haller and Simon Adingra return from injury. The hosts, who opened the tournament with a win against Guinea Bissau but suffered a defeat against Nigeria, will face Equatorial Guinea in their final group stage game. Coach Jean-Louis Gasset confirmed that both Haller and Adingra are fit and available for the crucial match. Ivory Coast needs a win to ensure their qualification to the next round.

In the other Group A match, Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast are currently tied at nil-nil after 20 minutes. As of now, Nigeria would finish second in the group, behind Equatorial Guinea. Ivory Coast, currently third in the group, must secure a positive result to advance. A draw would likely be enough, considering their position as the top-ranked third-place team. However, a loss would put their qualification hopes in jeopardy.

Ivory Coast will have to be efficient and score quickly as they face Equatorial Guinea. Can they secure a win and advance to the last 16?