Ivory Coast host Somalia on Sunday, Mar 28 at 6:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 6 points in the Qualification – Group C, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Ivory Coast come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 0L). Somalia travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Ivory Coast won their last outing, while Somalia suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ivory Coast and Somalia have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Somalia won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ivory Coast a slight edge, but Somalia are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.