Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Pre AFCON 2023 Final Live Update, Team News, Kick-Off Time, Predictions
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire - A pleasant day to you and welcome to Legit.ng's coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 final pre-match live updates featuring the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ivory Coast.
The outcome of today's (Sunday, February 11) will produce a brand new African champion.
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Nigeria won one nil when both sides met in the group stage on January 18 thanks to a second-half penalty from defender and stand-in captain, William Troost-Ekong.
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Nigeria vs Cote d'Ivoire AFCON 2023 final: Teams starting XI out
The Nigerian starting XI is officially out.
Also, the Ivorians have shared the names of the starting players.
Check them out below:
Nigeria vs Cote d'Ivoire AFCON 2023 final: Shettima flies to Ivory Coast
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently leading the federal government of Nigeria's delegation to the 2023 AFCON final.
Shettima was in Ivory Coast on Wednesday, February 7, where he watched the semifinal against South Africa.
Today, he (Shettima) is representing his principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Nigeria vs Cote d'Ivoire AFCON 2023 final: Super Eagles' starting XI reportedly out
The starting XI of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been reportedly unveiled.
Daily Trust shared the information on Sunday, February 11.
Going by the news platform's update, Zaidu Sanusi and Samuel Chukwueze notably returned to the squad.
AFCON 2023: Peter Obi to miss Super Eagles final match over Wigwe's death
Following the tragic demise of the chief executive officer (CEO) of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, in a chopper crash, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Sunday, February 11, announced he would be missing the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s final with the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON match.
Wigwe died in a helicopter crash alongside his wife, son and four others in the United States.
See Obi's update below:
What Stanley Nwabali needs to do 'to win' AFCON 2023 Golden Glove
First-choice goalkeeper of the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the AFCON 2023, Stanley Nwabali, will have to keep a clean sheet against Ivory Coast.
Legit.ng reports that Nigeria confronts Ivory Coast in the final of the AFCON 2023 in Abidjan.
AFCON 2023 final: NOA to mobilise Nigerians in support of Super Eagles
Ahead of the AFCON final between the Super Eagles and the Elephants, the federal ministry of information and national orientation of Nigeria has commenced the mobilisation of citizens across the states.
According to the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, the ministry will, through the national orientation agency, distribute thousands of hand-held and outdoor flags at viewing centres nationwide.
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: World will shake if Super Eagles wins AFCON 2023, says Omah Lay
Afrobeats sensation, Omah Lay, has expressed his belief that the world would shake if the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious in the 2023 AFCON.
The ‘Soso’ crooner shared this sentiment during a conversation with West Ham defender Kurt Zouma, a clip of which was shared on social media on Saturday, February 10.
Watch the clip below:
AFCON 2023 final: Algeria-based star sends good wishes to Super Eagles
USM Khenchela of Algeria striker, Omoyele Tosin, has sent his best wishes to his compatriots.
Tosin wished Nigeria well via a tweet on Sunday, February 11.
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: AFCON 2023 final’s poster unveiled
Africa's football governing body, CAF, has launched the official poster for the AFCON 2023 final.
Check out the official poster below:
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 final: Lagos issues health advisory
The Lagos state ministry of health has issued a health advisory to residents of the state ahead of the AFCON 2023 final.
Five people died during the match between the Super Eagles and South Africa in the semi-final after suffering heart attack or high blood pressure.
The government don't wish a repeat of such occurrences.
AFCON 2023 final: Simon Adingra might hurt Nigeria
Simon Adingra has been picked as the player that could hurt Nigeria and make the difference for Ivory Coast when both West African giants clash in the AFCON 2023 final.
Former Arsenal defender, Johan Djourou, is backing the Brighton and Hove forward to be the standout player at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.
AFCON final: Zaidu Sanusi back for Super Eagles
Left-back, Zaidu Sanusi, trained with the squad ahead of the Super Eagles' 2023 AFCON final clash against Ivory Coast.
Sanusi had missed the last-four match against South Africa through injury.
But multiple media reports said he is back. See the update by Sports Radio Brila FM on Sunday night, February 10, below:
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 final: "We're ready", Super Eagles declare
The Super Eagles of Nigeria declared their absolute readiness for the match.
The Eagles asked supporters to send their wishes.
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 final: Host country looking to equal Super Eagles
The host nation, Ivory Coast, are presently on two AFCON titles.
The French-speaking country can equal Nigeria if they beat the Super Eagles in the final later today, February 11. The Nigerians, on the other hand, can catch up with their neighbours, Ghana.
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast AFCON 2023 final: Kanu upbeat
Former Super Eagles captain and Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu, is hopeful of a victory for the three-time African champions.
Kanu posted a 45-second video on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday night, February 10, where he wished the Super Eagles well.
