Group F of the African World Cup qualifiers is set for a dramatic finish as Ivory Coast fights for a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup against Gabon.
Ivory Coast, with 23 points, holds a slim one-point lead over Gabon's 22 points and needs a win against Kenya to secure the top spot and direct qualification.
The clearest path for Ivory Coast is to
beat Kenya, which would automatically send them to the World Cup. If they draw or lose, their qualification relies on Gabon failing to win their own match against Burundi.
Autor's resume: Ivory Coast needs a win.