By Super Eagles Suffer Defeat in fierce AFCON Finals Against Ivory Coast
Ghazali Ibrahim
The Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, on Sunday night faced a tough defeat against Ivory Coast in the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan.
The final score stood at 1-2 in favor of Ivory Coast, marking a heartbreaking end to Nigeria’s journey in the tournament.
The match was marked by intense action and several pivotal moments, with both teams displaying skill and determination on the field.
Despite Nigeria’s early lead, courtesy of a goal from William Troost-Ekong in the 38th minute, Ivory Coast staged a remarkable comeback, clinching victory with goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller in the 62nd and 81st minutes, respectively.
The match saw its fair share of drama, with yellow cards issued to players from both sides for various infractions.
