Nigerians are buzzing after the Super Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 in a Group A match at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. William Troost-Ekong's strike from the penalty spot sealed Nigeria's first win in the competition and boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage. Jose Peseiro's side are now second in Group A, level on four points with leaders Guinea-Bissau ahead of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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