Raphael Abiola
January 18, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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HALF-TIME – The first 45 minutes ends goalless, with Ivory Coast being the better team in terms of possession while Nigeria created the better chances.
45′ Super Eagles have an opportunity from a corner kick, but Sanusi hit the volley to the stands.
37′ CHANCE! Lookman swung in a free-kick from the left, but Ajayi’s header was high and wide.
31′ BIG SAVE! Seko Fofana tries a long-range effort towards Nigeria’s goal but his shot was parried by Nwabili.
29′ Zaidu Sanusi tries to find Osimhen in the box with a cross, but it was intercepted by Ivory Coast goalkeeper Fofana.
28′ Ivory Coast dominate the possession with 57.5%, while Nigeria are on 42.5%.
25′ COOLING BREAK! Both teams took a break due to the weather in Ivory Coast.
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23′ SHOT BLOCKED! Nigeria hit Ivory Coast on a counter, but Chukwueze’s effort was blocked by Ndicka.
19′ Zaidu is back on the pitch after receiving treatment from the medical team.
18′ Zaidu Sanusi is down after a bad fall from a push from Franck Kessie.
15′ CHANCE! Ivory Coast got a big chance in Nigeria’s box, but Ndicka’s effort was saved by Nwabili.
10′ OFFSIDE! Chukwueze was caught offside after getting a chance in the box.
9′ CHANCE FOR THE HOST! Christian Kouame capitalizes on a poor header from Nigerian defender Zaidu, but Nwabali comes to the rescue.
8′ CHANCE! Samuel Chukwueze plays a through ball to Osimhen on goal. He gets in front of two Ivorian defenders, but his shot goes high and wide.
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6′ Victor Osimhen was penalised for a foul on Ousmane Diomande.
2′ Ivory Coast swing a cross in, but Nigeria clear their lines.
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Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Kick-off
1′ Nigeria gets the ball rolling in Abidjan.
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The Elephants fans are turning up with just over an hour to go until kick-off.
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria team news
Ivory Coast XI: Fofana, Aurier, Ndicka, Diomande, Konan, Fofana, Sangare, Kessie, Kouame, Boga, Krasso.
Subs: Badra Ali Sangare, Amani, Singo, Kossounou, Bamba, Konate, Boly, Seri, Gradel, Pepe, Diallo, Diakite.
Nigeria XI: Nwabili, Aina, Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey, Zaidu, Onyeka, Iwobi, Lookman, Chukwueze, Osimhen.
Subs: Uzoho, Olorunleke, Bruno, Awaziem, Omeruo, Osayi-Samuel, Onyedika, Iheanacho, Aribo, Musa, Simon, Onuachu.
Match preview
The Elephants sealed all three points in their first game against Guinea-Bissau while the Super Eagles struggled to get past Equatorial Guinea.
Ivory Coast are confident ahead of the game, being the host nation, while Nigeria needs a win to boost their chances of qualifying for the next round.
Seko Fofana and Victor Osimhen are players to look out for in the tie, with both players registering a goal each so far.