AFCON 2019 Match Preview: Namibia Vs Ivory Coast: Namibia craving a first AFCON win

Namibia vowed ahead of the tournament that “even small dogs have teeth”. Teeth they might have, but bite is a different matter.

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Ivory Coast have had to work hard for their results, so Namibia have reason to feel ever-so-slightly confident ahead of the Group C meeting on Monday.

After outplaying South Africa, the Ivorians came off second best against Morocco, but should recover to defeat spirited but limited Namibian team and secure a last-16 place.

It will concern coach Ibrahim Kamara, though, that with so many talented forwards like Nicolas Pepe at his disposal the Elephants have managed just one goal in 180 minutes.

Against South Africa, Kamara could afford the luxury of keeping Crystal Palace flier Wilfried Zaha on the bench until late in the second half.

Namibia are craving a first Cup of Nations win after eight failed attempts, including a 4-3 loss to the Ivory Coast in Burkina Faso 21 years ago.

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In the last four meetings Ivory Coast have won twice, Namibia has won once and one draw between the two teams.