LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [FT 1-2]

LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [FT 1-2]

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FT: Nigeria 1-2 Cote D’Ivoire

94′ Singo attempts a long-range shot but misses the target.

90′ 7 minutes added time. Nigeria pressing forward in search of a late equalizer.

89′ Iheanacho’s shot from outside the box is blocked by the Ivorian defense.

85′ SUBSTITUTION: Terrem Moffi and Joe Aribo replace Zaidu Sanusi and Frank Onyeka.

82′ SUBSTITUTION: Iwobi is substituted for Iheanacho.

81′ Goal!! Haller scores, giving Cote D’Ivoire the lead! Nigeria 1-2 Cote D’Ivoire

78′ Osimhen is fouled by Fofana and remains down in pain.

75′ COOLING BREAK

72′ Adingra attempts a run past Ajayi but is stopped by the defender.

67′ Troost-Ekong heads off target from Lookman’s cross.

61′ Goal!!! Frank Kessie scores with a header, equalizing for Cote D’Ivoire.

57′ Jean Seri gets past Iwobi but his shot goes wide.

55′ SUBSTITUTION: Chukwueze is replaced by Moses Simon.

49′ Ndicka’s shot hits Bassey and goes into Nwabali’s hands.

47′ Cote D’Ivoire earns a free-kick near the box.

45′ The second half begins with Cote D’Ivoire kicking 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′ 4 minutes added time

43′ Haller tries to connect with Kessie but Nwabali collects the ball.

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

35′ Sanusi has a clear chance but his shot is deflected for a corner.

33′ Adingra has another chance but Nwabali saves. Aina clears for a corner.

31′ Nwabali restarts play from Nigeria’s half.

30′ COOLING BREAK

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

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

21′ Lookman is fouled, earning Nigeria a free-kick.

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

17′ Nigeria attacks but doesn’t threaten.

12′ Fofana’s shot is saved by Nwabali.

12′ Aina clears for a corner after a dangerous cross.

10′ Cote D’Ivoire earns a set-piece but Nigeria clears.

7′ Adingra gets past Aina but shoots over the net.

6′ Haller misses a chance to connect with a cross.

4′ Cote D’Ivoire gets the first corner.

3′ Haller’s header is easily saved by Nwabali.

1′ Nigeria earns an early free-kick.

1′ The match kicks off.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria face 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.