Nigeria 1 vs 2 Cote d'Ivoire: Team news, score lines, predictions of AFCON final (Live Update)

Work hard for 5.0 LASU reacts to Eagles lost

The Lagos State University (LASU) has reacted to the defeat of the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON final.

The university, in a tweet shortly after the end of the match, said, "Y'all go work hard for your 5.0 now."

See the tweet here:

7 Minutes extra-time

Seven minutes has been added to the Nigeria vs Cote d'Ivoire AFCON final.

Ivory Coast score their second goal

The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire are leading Nigeria by two goals to one now.

Alex Nwobi is out

Nigeria's Coach Jose Peseiro has replaced Alex Nwobi with Yusuf.

Cote d'Ivoire Equalise

Franck Kessié has equalised for Côte d'Ivoire. It is now 1-1

The equaliser came from the corner kick shoot.

Nigeria makes the first change

Coach Jose Peseiro has made the first change in the 2023 AFCON final.

Samuel Chukwueze is out while Moses Simon was brought in.

Video: President Tinubu celebrates as Nigeria scored first goal

President Bola Tinubu has been seen celebrating the first goal at the banquet hall of the presidential villa.

The video of the moment was shared by NTA on X. See the video here:

Super Eagles break the dreaklock

Super Eagles' captain William Troost-Ekong scored the first goal for Nigeria

Team went on cooling break

30 minutes into the match, as teams go on a cooling break.

The match has tilted more to the Ivorians dictating play and creating chances, while the Super Eagles have majorly sat back and soaked in the pressure waiting for that one chance at goal.

What happened in 15th minutes

Nwabali saves. Sekou Fofana finds himself in space on the edge of the Nigerian box. He strikes a shot, but it lacks sting and bounces into Nwabali's waiting arms.

Eagles yet to make significant pass

It’s a quarter of an hour fine and the @NGSuperEagles haven’t been able to string more than 5 consecutive passes

Electrifying scene at Onikan stadium in Lagos

Electrifying Scenes at the Lagos State Mega Viewing Center, Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan Stadium) at the moment for the 2023 AFCON final.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's aide shared the moment.

Frank Kessie pulled down

Calvin Bassey pulled down Frank Kessie and he’ll be needing some treatment.

Cote d'Ivoire getting early chances

The chances have been coming for the Ivorians in this early stages with Jean-Michael Seri intercepting most of the Nigerian moves and setting up attacks.

But the defensive solidity has been helpful.

Ivory Coast play first corner kick

The host Cote d'Ivoire play the first corner kick

CAF shares video of Super Eagles dancing mood

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has shared a video of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

CAF shared the video of the Nigerian players a few hours before the beginning of their clash with Cote d'Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON final. See the video here:

Photos from AFCON Closing Ceremony

Some mouthwatering pictures have emerged from the AFCON closing ceremony.

Sports journalist Pooja shared some pictures online:

Nigeria's starting XI against Cote d'Ivoire

Injured Sanusi will be starting the match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and host Cote d'Ivoire.

The two teams have qualified for the 2023 AFCON final after defeating South Africa and DR Congo. See the list here:

Video of Nigeria's highlights so far in AFCON

Here ios a short highlights of the Super Eagles match in the AFCON 2023 so far.

See the video here:

Stadium filled up as Nigeria's Super Eagles take on Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire

Fans are reading for the clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire.

In a tweet by a sports journalist Pooja, the stadium is already filled with supporters. See the video here: