Ivory Coast's perfect start in AFCON 2027 Group C qualifiers, with two wins including 2-0 victories over Ghana and Somalia, underpins trader consensus on their dominant position. The Elephants benefit from greater squad depth, higher FIFA ranking, and experience under coach Hervé Renard compared to rivals. Gambia also sits on six points after strong results but trails on goal difference and faces a tougher path against superior opposition. Ghana's poor form and losses, including a 2-4 defeat to Gambia, plus Somalia's limited resources, leave them with minimal implied probability. A realistic challenge would require Ivory Coast dropping points in the November fixture against Gambia or suffering key injuries before the March 2027 matches, though their overall quality makes such shifts unlikely.