In a thrilling match at AFCON 2024, the Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a crucial 1-0 victory against host nation Ivory Coast. The decisive moment came when Nigeria’s captain, Troost-Ekong, successfully converted a penalty kick, awarded after a VAR review confirmed Ousmane Diomande’s foul on Victor Osimhen.
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This significant win at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abidjan propels Nigeria to second place in Group A, trailing behind leaders Equatorial Guinea, who earlier secured a 4-2 win over Guinea-Bissau.
Ivory Coast, having started their campaign with a 2-0 win against Guinea Bissau, faced a setback with this loss. Nigeria, on the other hand, bounced back from their initial 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
Looking ahead, Nigeria is set to face Guinea Bissau in their final group game on Monday, January 22, aiming to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
