Manchester United duo Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo enjoyed excellent starts to their 2025 African Cup of Nations campaigns.
Mbeumo assisted the winner for Cameroon as they overcame Gabon in their Group F clash.
He picked up the ball before slicing Gabon’s defence open with a deft pass for rumoured Man Utd target Karl Etta Eyong to slot home.
The 26-year-old United star created two big chances, played six key passes, made seven recoveries and won both of his tackles to help Cameroon seize control of the group.
However, reigning champions Ivory Coast will give them a run for their money. They also claimed a crucial 1-0 win to start their campaign, thanks to a smart finish from Diallo.
The wing pairing of Diallo and another Man United target, Yan Diomande, proved too hot to handle for the opposition. They ran their full-backs ragged.
Diallo picked up the Man of the Match award after a dazzling display in Morocco to help the Ivory Coast establish their title credentials.
Before the tournament, all the talk around the Ivory Coast was the Nicolas Pepe snub, but Diallo made sure he was not missed.
Ivory Coast are now 14 matches unbeaten across all competitions, and they will back themselves to progress to the knockout stage.
Diallo and Mbeumo will lock horns on Sunday, with a win all but guaranteeing passage to the next round for one of the United duo.
The pair will hope to prove influential for their respective sides again on Sunday, with a place at the top of the standings up for grabs.
Both teams are giants of African football and will be eyeing deep runs into the tournament, and this encounter is expected to test their mettle.
