The Ocean Stars host the Elephants on Tuesday in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, looking to bounce back after opening their campaign with a 2-1 defeat against The Gambia.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsIvory Coast, by contrast, have kept five clean sheets in their last nine matches and won their qualifying opener 2-0 against Ghana four days ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985363##With the Elephants commanding top spot in Group C and boasting a formidable defensive shape, Somalia face a massive challenge to break their scoring slump against the reigning continental powerhouses.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 29 SeptemberVenue: Stade Félix Houphouët-BoignyGroup: Group C (AFCON Qualification) – Matchday 2Current standings: Ivory Coast – 3 pts, Gambia – 3 pts, Somalia – 0 pts, Ghana – 0 ptsThis is Greece! The Hellenes stun Klopp in Augsburg Qualification implications: Ivory Coast aim to secure back-to-back wins to consolidate their lead at the top of Group C, while Somalia need at least a point to keep their qualification hopes alive.Form GuideSomalia❌ Loss vs Gambia➖ Draw vs Mauritius➖ Draw vs Mauritius➖ Draw vs Oman✅ Win vs BahrainIvory Coast✅ Win vs Ghana❌ Loss vs Norway✅ Win vs Curacao❌ Loss vs Germany✅ Win vs EcuadorHead-to-Head (Last Meetings)🟢 First-ever senior meeting between Somalia and Ivory Coast.##NAJAVA_MECA_9991882##Team NewsSomalia🟢 No major injury concerns or suspensions reported in the notes.Ivory Coast❌ Wilfried Singo – Out through injury.❌ Guela Doue – Unavailable due to injury.❌ Amad Diallo – Absent due to injury.BETTING GUIDE: Belgium vs France, match preview, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast)Franck Kessié remains the engine room and driving force of Ivory Coast's midfield. Having successfully converted a penalty in their 2-0 victory over Ghana last week, Kessié's ability to dictate the tempo of the game, break up opposition play, and make late box-to-box runs makes him an ever-present threat.Against a defensive Somali side likely to sit deep, Kessié's physical dominance and composure in possession will be crucial to unlocking space. His leadership and goalscoring threat from midfield will set the tone for the Elephants throughout the 90 minutes.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Under 2.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Ivory Coast Win to Nil🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Ivory Coast to Win 2-0Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.