Overview
- Amad Diallo put the holders ahead in the 51st minute with his second goal of the tournament.
- Cameroon levelled five minutes later when Junior Tchamadeu’s shot deflected off Ghislain Konan and was recorded as an own goal.
- The draw leaves Ivory Coast and Cameroon on four points at the top of Group F, with Mozambique on three and Gabon eliminated.
- Notable moments included a Franck Kessié finish ruled offside, Danny Namaso hitting the crossbar, debutant Christian Kofane striking the woodwork and a late block by Odilon Kossounou to deny Bryan Mbeumo.
- Final group games on Wednesday will decide placings, with Ivory Coast facing Gabon in Marrakesh and Cameroon meeting Mozambique in Agadir under a format that advances the top two and four best third-placed teams.