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Ivory Coast vs Nigeria LIVE!
A huge match-up in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage took place in Abidjan as hosts Ivory Coast were defeated by three-time winners Nigeria. The Super Eagles improved on a poor opening result in the tournament, putting the pressure on the Ivorians ahead of the final round of Group A games.
Les Elephants were again without injured striker Sebastien Haller in their team after he missed their win over Guinea-Bissau, whereas changes were made by Nigeria following a draw against Equatorial Guinea. They switched formation and brought Samuel Chukwueze and Calvin Bassey into their starting line-up.
William Troost-Ekong’s second-half penalty was the difference after Victor Osimhen was fouled by Ousmane Diomande, in an incident first spotted by VAR. Ivory Coast need a result in their final game to ensure they avoid an embarrassing early exit from their own AFCON.
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Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast dropped to third in Group A after a 1-0 defeat to Nigeria.
William Troost-Ekong’s second-half penalty was enough to earn the Super Eagles’ first win of the campaign, which puts them alongside Equatorial Guinea at the top of the group before the final round of games.
Recap the action with our match report!
Another massive match at the Cup of Nations rounds off today’s coverage.
Egypt and Ghana face off in Group B after poor results for both to start their campaigns.
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The Super Eagles beat the hosts!
Calvin Bassey has been immense tonight and he holds off Oumar Diakite on the Ivory Coast right wing to prevent the cross.
A long throw is cleared well.
Balls pumped into the box with aplomb by the Ivorians but to no avail.
Plenty of fans are making their way out of the ground as Paul Onuachu hits the deck to eat up some time for Nigeria.
Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali booked for timewasting as Ivory Coast struggle to break down their defence.
On the counter, Moses Simon wins a throw high up the pitch.
A big roar from the home fans as the board goes up for NINE added minutes!
Victor Osimhen’s race is run, he’s replaced by towering Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu.
Ball clipped into the Nigeria box and Seko Fofana goes down more in hope than expectation. Goal kick.
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