Olympique Lyonnais forward Karl Toko Ekambi’s first-half strike fired Cameroon to the play-offs round of the Fifa World Cup qualifiers following a slender 1-0 win over Ivory Coast in Douala on Tuesday.

Toko Ekambi’s 21st-minute goal separated the African giants in this Group D blockbuster.

Cameroon entered this group decider placed second but overtook the Elephants to go two points clear at the top of the group with the victory.