Ivory Coast and Nigeria face each other this Thursday for the 2nd day of the CAN group stage (6 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
After its initial success against Guinea Bissau (2-0), Ivory Coast has the opportunity to punch its ticket for the rest of the tournament in the event of a good performance against Nigeria. A Super Eagles team which should be revengeful following its disappointing draw against Equatorial Guinea (1-1).
Jean-Louis Gasset, the Elephants coach, does not underestimate Nigeria. “ It’s true that on paper Nigeria has more talent and a range to make several teams with (Victor) Osimhen who is the plus man of this team. On the other hand, we have a team which must raise its level of play to produce a coherent match against Nigeria, and impose an intense match… All matches have a different scenario. Against Equatorial Guinea (1-1), Nigeria had chances. However, if you do not translate them on the scoreboard, the opponent can gain confidence and achieve an exploit,” warned the French technician. The stage is set.
The expected compositions
Ivory Coast : Fofana – Aurier, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan – Kessié, Sangare, Fofana – Boga, Krasso, Bamba.
Nigeria : Nwabili – Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Zaidu – Onyeka, Simon, Aribo, Iwobi, Lookman – Osimhen.
Where to watch the game ?
This match counting for the 2nd day of CAN 2023 between Ivory Coast and Nigeria will be broadcast this Thursday on beIN SPORTS 2, from 6 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.
