How and Where to Watch: Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique at AFCON 2025 on beIN SPORTS

Defender a champion is never easy — especially after one of the most dramatic AFCON runs ever. Ivory Coast begin again, hoping for a calmer road.

Defending a Title Born From Chaos

Even if Ivory Coast national football team manage to retain their Africa Cup of Nations crown in Morocco, it would be nearly impossible to surpass the drama of their unforgettable triumph in early 2024.

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As hosts of AFCON 2023, the Elephants barely survived the group stage, dismissed their head coach mid-tournament, and somehow went on to lift the trophy. It was a run that rewrote the script of tournament football — chaos turned into glory.

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Fae Remains at the Helm

The architect of that miracle, Emerse Fae, remains in charge as Ivory Coast begin their title defense against Mozambique national football team, live on beIN SPORTS on Wednesday.

This time, the objective is clear: compete with authority from the start and avoid the desperation that defined their previous campaign.

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Experience and Depth in a Demanding Group

As always, Ivory Coast arrive with a deep and talented squad, featuring players from Europe’s top leagues. Amad Diallo of Manchester United and the returning Wilfried Zaha headline a group rich in attacking options.

Still, the challenge is real. Ivory Coast share a competitive group with Cameroon, Gabon, and Mozambique, leaving little room for complacency — and hopefully no repeat of last tournament’s emergency coaching change.

Mozambique Seek a Historic Breakthrough

AFCON 2025 marks the sixth finals appearance for Mozambique, a side still searching for its first qualification beyond the group stage.

Their hopes rest largely on two key figures: Reinildo of Sunderland, and Geny Catamo, who arrives in form after scoring twice in a recent Portuguese Cup victory with Sporting Lisbon.