2024-01-14 17:07:00
After seeing Ivory Coast take the lead in Group A following its victory in the opening match once morest Guinea-Bissau (2-0) on Saturday, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea faced each other this followingnoon at the Alassane stadium -Ouattara d’Ebimpé for their entry into this African Cup of Nations. In a sparse stadium, the two nations shared the points at the end of regulation time (1-1).
Widely favored, the Nigerians conceded a surprise opening score following an average start to the match. Shortly following the first half hour, Iban Salvador was well served by his teammate José Machin, and beat Stanley Nwabali with a left-footed volley (36th). It did not take more than two minutes for the Super Eagles to react through Victor Osimhen, author of a nice header on a well-adjusted cross from Ademola Lookman (38th).
Nigeria will play big once morest Ivory Coast on Thursday
In the second half, the Naples striker and his teammates were unable to find the fault despite clear domination. The Nigerian players, sometimes clumsy, mainly fell on the Guinean goalkeeper, Jesus Owono, author of a great performance. Symbol of the Nigerian lack of efficiency, this improbable miss from Osimhen who, starting on the edge of offside and alone facing the opposing goalkeeper, shot wide (76th).
Nigeria will already play a decisive match once morest the host country, Ivory Coast, this Thursday, January 18 at 6 p.m. to try to take a first step towards qualifying for the round of 16 of the CAN. Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea will face each other on the same day, at 3 p.m.
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