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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...

AFCON 2023: Morocco secure commanding Group F win over Tanzania

AFCON 2023: Morocco secure commanding Group F win over Tanzania

Morocco's hopes of winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations started on a bright note as they defeated Tanzania 3-0 in Wednesday evening's Group F opener at Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro. The Atlas Lions are considered favourites to win the tournament as the top ranked African team and also due to their exploits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup where they made history by...

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: Yobo advises Super Eagles coach Peseiro ahead of Ivory Coast game

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria – All you need to know and how to watch anywhere in Nigeria

Nigeria and Ivory Coast will face each other for the seventh time in the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, inside the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe. The Super Eagles need to avoid defeat in Abidjan to boost their chances of advancing into the next round while Ivory Coast can guarantee their spot in the knock-out phase of the competition. The last AFCON meeting between both teams...