AFCON 2023:Nigeria emerges victorious over the host nation Ivory Coast

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Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast, with both teams initially playing a goalless draw in the first half.

Osimhen missed an early opportunity in the 7th minute of the match.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 55th minute when Ivory Coast conceded a penalty after Osimhen was brought down.

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong successfully converted the penalty, leading Nigeria to move up to the second position on the table, while Ivory Coast dropped to third.

Both teams aim to win their upcoming matches against other counterparts in the table.