Nigeria’s Super Eagles, on Thursday evening, defeated host nation Ivory Coast at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Thelagostimes gathered that the match was played at the Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé. It was gathered that Nigeria and Ivory Coast failed to score in the first half.
However, in the second half, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead via a powerful penalty.
The match eventually ended 1-0 in favour of the Super Eagles.
Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea are on top of the group with goals difference ahead of Nigeria, while Guinea-Bissau are in fourth position with no point.
Nigeria will now face Guinea-Bissau in their last group game in the coming days.