Rivals Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire clash in blockbuster AFCON final showdown
A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire contest the totalenergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday.
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Victor Osimhen of Nigeria celebrating the victory over South Africa
Emerse Faé – Cote d’Ivoire coach
This ‘heavyweight bout’ sees two bitter rivals collide with continental glory at stake.
February 11 will witness a final for the ages at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. When these foes last met in the group stage, Nigeria edged out the hosts 1-0.
However, with redemption on the line, Cote d’Ivoire will be a different beast. And Nigeria know preventing the Elephants from winning a third AFCON on home soil represents their toughest test.
For Nigeria manager, Jose Peseiro, outwitting Cote d’Ivoire boss, Emerse Fae, will be key. Peseiro’s tactical nous guided Nigeria past South Africa in a penalty shootout thriller on Wednesday’s first semifinal.
But Fae’s also showed grit to overcome DR Congo 1-0 in the semi-finals. Much will depend on the battle between Peseiro and Fae on the touchline.
On the pitch, the stars will shine bright under the Abidjan lights. Cote d’Ivoire boasts star players, Nicolas Pepe, and prolific Dortmund striker, Sebastien Haller.
Yet Nigeria have talents like Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong in their ranks. With such pedigree on display, a goal-fest could await.
Whoever prevails, African football is the ultimate winner. This totalenergies CAF AFCON reaches a fitting crescendo with two heavyweights fighting for continental glory. – Cafonline.com
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Hmmm,ok
Hmm
Today’s match is going to be hot
Du feu 🔥🔥
Nigeria will come out as victors, the cup is going to Nigeria. No matter how the tongue and teeth fights, tjey support each other at times. Nigeria got the talented and bravery players.
Today be today
African football
Me too the same
I support Nigeria to win afcon23
As for me, l support Cote D’Ivoire
Can’t wait to see who wins
It so nice to see the final after de jubilation
Hello
Ok
Ok
Sure 🗣️
Waiting
Nigeria to loose.
GREEN EAGLES
Hmm
Not easy
Alright
Heat