AFCON

BREAKING: Nigeria Beats Ivory Coast, Secures First Win in AFCON 2023

Nigeria clinched their first victory in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) by defeating host Ivory Coast.

The victory came courtesy of a penalty kick converted by William Troost-Ekong, awarded after Victor Osimhen was fouled.

This win places Nigeria second in the group with 4 points, sharing the lead with Guinea-Bissau, while Ivory Coast sits third with 3 points.

Next up, Nigeria faces Guinea-Bissau on Monday, a team currently at the bottom of the group after losing their first two matches.

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