CURRENT REPORT BLOG In a thrilling second group stage match, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a crucial victory over the host nation Ivory Coast. Captain Troost-Ekong became the hero, converting a penalty after a VAR review confirmed Ousmane Diomande’s foul on Victor Osimhen at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abidjan. This win propels Nigeria to second place in Group A, just behind leaders Equatorial Guinea, who triumphed 4-2 against Guinea-Bissau earlier on Thursday.
Cote d’Ivoire, who began their AFCON campaign with a 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau, now find themselves trailing Nigeria in the standings. The Super Eagles, after being held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their opening game, look forward to their final group match against Guinea Bissau on Monday, January 22, with hopes of securing a strong position for the knockout stage.
