•Coach Jose Peseiro Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has admitted the Elephants of Ivory Coast were the better side following the former’s loss in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria 2-1 in yesterday’s Africa Cup of […]...
•Ivory Coast players celebrate first goal Hosts Ivory Coast has beaten Mali to reach Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals … developing story
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted its credibility as one of the favourites to lift this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. •Ekong celebrates goal Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot in the 55th minute after striker Victor […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have taken the lead in the Group A battle with fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast. Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot in the 55th minute after striker Victor Osimhen was bundled by Ivorian defenders in the penalty box. … developing story
•Jay Jay Okocha Nigeria football legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha is expecting a tough clash when the Super Eagles take on AFCON hosts, Ivory Coast today. Recall that Super Eagles in their opening game were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea while Ivory Coast eased past Guinea-Bissau 2-0. •Super Eagles However, in a […]
•Ivory Coast players Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast included a smattering of overseas stars in their 27-man squad for the January 11- February 11 competition released yesterday. The Ivory Coast’s French manager Jean-Louis Gasset has called up Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller, Monaco defender Wilfried Singo, and midfielders I...