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AFCON 2023: Nsue hat-trick hands Equatorial Guinea maximum points over Guinea-Bissau

AFCON 2023: Nsue hat-trick hands Equatorial Guinea maximum points over Guinea-Bissau

Emilio Nsue found the back of the net three times as Equatorial Guinea defeated Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in their second 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group B match at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday afternoon. The National Thunder played out a 1-1 draw with 2013 AFCON champions Nigeria in their group opener while the Djurtus were beaten 2-0 by 2023 AFCON hosts Ivory Coast. Nsue...

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast government declare public holiday for Nigeria match

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast government declare public holiday for Nigeria match

The government of Ivory Coast has declared Thursday, January 18 as a public holiday as part of efforts to mobilise support for the country's national team in their match against Nigeria. The Ivorian government ordered that all government ministries and schools be closed to allow Ivorians watch and cheer the Elephants to victory in their second match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Hosts Ivory...

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast coach Gasset plans fast attack against Nigeria

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast coach Gasset plans fast attack against Nigeria

Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset has hinted that his team would attack Nigeria more quickly in their second Group A match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Elephants are hoping to secure qualification for the knockout stage of the tournament with a win in Abidjan on Thursday. Ivory Coast defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in their opening fixture, thanks to goals from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles hold Equatorial Guinea to draw in Group A opener

AFCON 2023: Why Super Eagles’ reliance on Osimhen spells serious trouble

The Super Eagles had a less-than-ideal start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after they only managed to secure a 1-1 against Equatorial Guinea in their Group A opener in Abidjan on Sunday. The result was more disappointing because it was the National Thunder that took the lead before Nigeria responded instantly thanks to reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen. Two goals came...