EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football.
After their 1-0 victory over Burundi, the Ivory Coast national team left Meknes at 1:40 a.m. arriving in Abidjan this Saturday at 6:20 a.m. As soon as they arrived, they immediately focused on recovery exercises to best prepare for their next match, scheduled for Monday at 7:00 p.m. GMT against Gambia at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium.
On Saturday afternoon, the Ivorian squad completed a fitness session at the Z Fit/Spa Center, located in Cocody. The program included stretching, relaxation treatments, and muscle recovery work, all under the watchful eye of the coaching staff. At 5 p.m., Coach Emerse Faye will hold a press conference at the FHB Abidjan-Plateau Stadium before the training session open to the press for 15 minutes.
With 13 points from 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), Côte d'Ivoire currently sits second in Group F, behind Gabon (15 points from 6 matches). The Elephants will need a win against Gambia to consolidate their position and ultimately hope to take the top spot before the FIFA window concludes.
Gambia, meanwhile, sits in fifth place with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses). The Scorpions will be looking to cause a surprise in Abidjan and improve their fortunes although the task will be difficult against a confident Ivorian team.
This match, on Matchday 6 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers from the African region, promises to be decisive for both teams. The Elephants, supported by their home crowd, hope to validate their strong momentum and continue their path to qualification. So, see you on March 24, at 7 p.m. GMT, for an anticipated clash at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
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