The Super Eagles of Nigeria Slayed Elephant Of Côte d’Ivoire to secured first victory in 2024 Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON).
The Nigeria defender, Williams Trust Ekong penalty goal gave super eagle first victory against the host, Ivory coast in 2023 AFCON.
Both host and super eagle struggle to score in first half.
The captain fires the penalty to put the home in front against the hosts after foul on victor Osimhen in 55 minutes.
Line-ups
Ivory Coast XI: Aurier, S.Fofana, Jérémie Boga, Kessie, Jean-Philippe Krasso, Sangare, Kouame, Ghislain Konan, Yahia Fofana, N’Dicka, Ousmane Diomande
Subs: Gradel, Boly, Seri, Badra Ali Sangaré, Pepe, Bamba, Ismaël Diallo, Lazare Amani, Odilon, Singo, Karim Konaté, Oumar Diakité
Nigeria XI: W. Troost-Ekong, Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Aina, Samuel Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman, Zaidu, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Stanley Nwabili
Subs: Omeruo, A. Musa, Paul Onuachu, Moses Simon, Iheanacho, F. Uzoho, Joe Aribo, Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Terem Moffi, Raphael Onyedika, Bruno Onyemaechi
