LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [1-0]

LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [1-0]

Stay tuned for live updates from the AFCON final match between Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire…..CONTINUE READING

45′ The second half kicks off

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HT: Nigeria 1-0 Cote D’Ivoire

45+4 Fofana attempts a long-range shot but Nwabali saves comfortably.

45′ Four minutes added time

43′ Haller attempts to connect with Kessie but Nwabali rushes out to grab the ball.

37′ Goal!!!! Troost-Ekong scores with a powerful header from a corner. Nigeria 1-0 Cote D’Ivoire

35′ Sanusi with a clear chance at goal but his shot deflects for a corner.

33′ Adingra with another chance to open the lead for Cote D’Ivoire but Nwabali parries away his shot. Aina clears for a corner.

31′ Nwabali restarts the game from Nigeria’s half.

30′ COOLING BREAK

28′ Nigeria’s coach Jose Peseiro receives a yellow card for protesting the referee’s decision.

22′ Sanusi takes the free-kick but Ekong is caught offside.

21′ Free-kick for Nigeria as Lookman is fouled.

19′ Gradel attempts an acrobatic kick but hits the side-net.

17′ The Super Eagles launch several offensive plays but fail to threaten the Ivorian defense.

12′ Fofana fires a shot but Nwabali saves comfortably.

12′ Aina clears for a corner a dangerous cross from the Ivorian.

10′ Cote D’Ivoire with another set-piece but Nigeria clears for safety.

7′ Adingra gets past Aina but fires over the net. Cote D’Ivoire growing in confidence.

6′ Haller with a chance but fails to connect. Super Eagles survive.

4′ Cote D’Ivoire earns the first corner of the game.

3′ Haller attempts a header but doesn’t trouble Nwabali.

1′ Early free-kick for Nigeria after Lookman is fouled.

1′ The match begins.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria confront the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, promising an intense showdown.

Both teams have had intriguing journeys to the final and are prepared to give their all as they vie for AFCON glory.

In the group stage encounter, Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Cote D’Ivoire, courtesy of Troost-Ekong’s penalty kick. Nigeria finished second while Cote D’Ivoire advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.

Nigeria appears stronger on paper, having faced formidable opponents, but Cote D’Ivoire, buoyed by renewed energy and optimism, seeks redemption and aims to seize the AFCON trophy, especially in front of their home fans.

For the Elephants, it’s a quest for revenge and the prestigious AFCON title, while for Nigeria, victory over the hosts and neighbors Cote D’Ivoire on their home turf would be a monumental achievement.

Nigeria XI vs Cote D’Ivoire: Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen.