Gabon and Cote d'Ivoire shared the points in a 0-0 draw in their CAF World Cup qualifier on September 10, 2025. The result in Libreville is a missed opportunity for both West African nations to gain ground in a highly competitive qualification group. The match saw Cote d'Ivoire, the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, enjoy more of the ball, but they found it difficult to penetrate a resolute Gabonese defense marshaled by their experienced captain. Gabon offered a threat on the break, with their star forward having the best chance of the game, but his shot was well saved. The draw leaves the group table incredibly congested, with both teams needing to find more attacking fluency in their upcoming fixtures. The Gabon manager was proud of his team's defensive effort against one of the continent's best attacks, while the Ivorian coach rued a