LIVE COVERAGE: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [1-0]

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45′ The second half has kicked off.

HT: Nigeria 1-0 Cote D’Ivoire

45+4′ Fofana attempts a long-range shot, but Nwabali makes a comfortable save.

45′ 4 minutes of added time.

43′ Haller tries to connect with Kessie, but Nwabali intercepts the ball.

37′ GOAL!!! Troost-Ekong scores with a powerful header from a corner. Nigeria 1-0 Cote D’Ivoire.

35′ Sanusi has a clear chance at goal, but his shot is deflected for a corner.

33′ Adingra has another chance, but Nwabali saves his shot. Aina clears the ball for a corner.

31′ Nwabali restarts the game from Nigeria’s half.

30′ Cooling break.

28′ Nigeria’s coach Jose Peseiro receives a yellow card for protesting against the referee’s decision.

22′ Sanusi takes the free-kick, but Ekong is caught offside.

21′ Free-kick for Nigeria as Lookman is fouled.

19′ Gradel attempts an acrobatic kick, but it hits the side-net.

17′ The Super Eagles launch several offensive plays, but no real threats for the Ivorians.

12′ Fofana fires a shot, but Nwabali saves comfortably.

12′ Aina clears for a corner after a dangerous cross from Cote D’Ivoire.

10′ Cote D’Ivoire gets another set-piece, but Nigeria clears it out.

7′ Adingra gets past Aina but fires over the net. Cote D’Ivoire is growing in confidence.

6′ Haller misses a chance to connect with a diagonal cross into the box.

4′ Cote D’Ivoire earns the first corner of the game.

3′ Haller attempts a header, but it doesn’t trouble Nwabali.

1′ Early free-kick for Nigeria after Lookman is fouled.

1′ The match begins.

Stay updated for further developments.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Both teams are determined to secure victory and claim the prestigious AFCON title.

Nigeria emerged victorious against Cote D’Ivoire in the group stage with a 1-0 win, courtesy of a spot kick converted by captain William Troost-Ekong. Now, they aim to continue their winning streak and lift the trophy.

While Nigeria appears stronger on paper, Cote D’Ivoire is fueled by the desire for revenge and the opportunity to win the AFCON title on home soil. It promises to be an intense battle between the two neighboring nations.

Nigeria XI vs Cote D’Ivoire: Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen.