Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Monday, December 29, 2025, 07:37 / Updated Monday, December 29, 2025 07:39
With dynamo player Devis Epassy (32 years old) integral, Cameroon drew against Ivory Coast in the groups of the Africa Cup of Nations, 1-1, although the Ivorians started as favorites to win.
For the second consecutive match, after 1-0 with Gabon, Devis Epassy was chosen to defend the goal of Cameroon, the national team where he has colleagues such as Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Carlos Baleba (Brighton) and Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen).
This time, their opponent was Coasta de Fides, representative with an even more impressive team (among the starters: Amad Diallo, Evan Ndicka, Ibrahim Sangare, Yan Diomande, Franck Kessie).
The Cameroonians held their own. In the first half, Ivory Coast did not score any of the 7 attempts, but 6 minutes after leaving the booths, they managed to open the scoring.
He even scored the most valuable Ivorian player, Amad Diallowith a shot immediately outside the big box, placed at the far corner. Below, the video summary.
Cameroon equalized 5 minutes later when Tchamadeu's cross was decisively deflected by Konan.
Present in the stands of Stade de Marrakech, Kylian Mbappe applauded. The Real Madrid footballer has Cameroonian origins, his father being from there.
Dynamo player Devis Epassy saved a point for Cameroon against the Ivorian stars
1-1 was a satisfactory result for Cameroon. In the 60th minute, Devis Epassy ensured that the scoreboard was not changed again, making a save in front of Franck Kessie. The Ivorian sent a header from the line of the 6-meter box, but Dinamo's goalkeeper had a reflex of old days.
Following last night's result, Cameroon and Ivory Coast have 4 points each. In the last stage, the Ivorians will face Gabon, and Epassy & company will face Mozambique. The first two places advance directly to the round of 16.
