The Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will face Nigeria in their second group-stage game at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé. The Super Eagles are considered one of the strongest teams in the tournament and will be looking to make it to the knockout rounds.
Meanwhile, Ivory Coast will have the advantage of playing at home, in front of their fans. Moreover, before the AFCON, they had some good results against Sierra Leone and Gambia.
You can watch a live stream of the game on FuboTV (free trial available).
What time does Ivory Coast vs Nigeria start?
The game between Ivory Coast and Nigeria will be played at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday 18 January 2024.
Kick-off is at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT.
How can I watch Ivory Coast vs Nigeria?
TV viewers in the United States will be able to watch the game on Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN SPORTS.
Remember, you can watch a live stream of the game on FuboTV (free trial available).
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria: form guide
Ivory Coast
- January 2024: Ivory Coast 5-1 Sierra Leone
- November 2023: Gambia 0-2 Ivory Coast
- November 2023: Ivory Coast 9-0 Seychelles
- October 2023: Ivory Coast 1-1 South Africa
- October 2023: Ivory Coast 1-1 Morocco
Nigeria
- January 2024: Nigeria 0-2 Guinea
- November 2023: Zimbabwe 1-1 Nigeria
- November 2023: Nigeria 1-1 Lesotho
- October 2023: Mozambique 2-3 Nigeria
- October 2023: Saudi Arabia 2-2 Nigeria
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria prediction: We’ve assessed the recent form, injuries, suspensions, and general confidence levels of both teams, and we believe that the result will be: Ivory Coast 1-1 Nigeria.
Table
| Group A | Pts. | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Group A | Pts. | P | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Alhassan Yusuf
4
Alhassan Yusuf
3
S. Nwabali
9