20:03 – Nigeria doubles Ivory Coast in Group A
On the last day, Ivory Coast (3rd, 3 points) will absolutely have to win against Equatorial Guinea (1st, 4 points). Nigeria (2nd, 3 points) has completely revived thanks to this success and has its destiny in its hands before facing Guinea-Bissau (4th, 0 points).
20:01 – Ivory Coast loses to Nigeria (0-1)
After his good entry into the running in his CAN 2023, Ivory Coast had the opportunity to validate its ticket for the next round… It’s not the case! Faced with an impressively solid Nigeria, the Elephants never found the solution. In a confused action, Diomandé kicked Osimhen in the penalty area. A penalty, awarded by the VAR, transformed by Troost-Ekong (0-1, 55th). Behind, the Elephants were unable to recover despite the offensive changes of Jean-Louis Gasset.
19:56 – The Elephants claim a penalty (90th + 8)
It is not so ! Bright Samuel touched the ball with his left hip.
19:53 – Ivory Coast is harmless (90th+5)
The Elephants do not seem to have the means to equalize. They are exhausted and disillusioned with Nigeria’s defensive strength.
19:52 – Nwabali receives a warning in this Ivory Coast – Nigeria (90th + 1)
The Super Eagles goalkeeper uses and abuses trying to gain time with each dismissal or free kick.
19:51 – There will be nine minutes of added time (90th)
The public is furious at the announcement of this news. Everything remains possible for the Elephants.
19:49 – It’s the energy of despair on the Ivory Coast side (89th)
Without any solution, Sangaré takes his chance more than 35 meters away. The ball ends its course close to the corner post!
19:47 – Osimhen leaves the pitch (88th)
The Napoli striker was once again decisive by obtaining the penalty scored by Troost-Ekong. Onuachu will play the last moments.
19:45 – Jean-Louis Gasset makes his last change (86th)
Discreet, Krasso gives way to Konaté. Additional time will be long because there are stoppages in play.
19:43 – Ivory Coast cannot find the key (84th)
Despite the entrants, the Elephants are unable to find a loophole against the lines of 5 defenders and 4 midfielders.
19:42 – Nigeria responds with two new changes (81st)
Lookman and Zaidu return to the substitutes’ bench. Osayi-Samuel and Omeruo will finish this part.
19:40 – Jean-Louis Gasset makes an offensive change (80th)
Defender Konan leaves his place to attacker Diakité. The Elephants want to come back.
19:37 – Nigeria does not panic against Ivory Coast (78th)
The Super Eagles manage to break the rhythm by getting fouls in the midfield. The timer is ticking.
19:35 – Ndicka misses a situation (76th)
Served at the far post, from a corner, the AS Roma defender was unable to knock the ball into the goal. It’s becoming clearer for Ivory Coast!
19:34 – Fofana was very close to equalizing in this Ivory Coast – Nigeria! (74th)
Served on a back cross, at the entrance to the penalty area, the midfielder made a curl. The ball came to brush against Nwabali’s left post!