The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the host nation Ivory Coast in the second group stage game. Captain, Troost-Ekong found the net through a penalty kick after Ousmane Diomande was adjudged to have fouled Victor Osimhen following a VAR check at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abijdan this evening. Nigeria have now leapfrogged the Elephants to go second in Group A and are behind leaders Equatorial Guinea, who beat Guinea-Bissau 4-2 earlier on Thursday. Cote dIvoire started their AFCON campaign with a 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau, while Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their opening game. Nigeria will play their last group game match against Guinea Bissau on Monday, January 22. The post AFCON 2023: Nigeria defeats hosts nation Ivory Coast 1 – 0 in second group stage clash appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog. Click Here to Visit Orignal Source of Article http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/1/afcon-2023-nigeria-defeats-hosts-nation-ivory-coast-1-0-in-second-group-stage-clash-2.html
AFCON 2023: Nigeria defeats hosts nation Ivory Coast 1 – 0 in second group stage clash
