Nigeria vs Ivory Coast prediction 11.02.2024
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- Date: 11.02.2024
- Competition: AFCON
- KO: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara (Abidjan)
The AFCON comes to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday evening as the Super Eagles of Nigeria takes on host nation Ivory Coast at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan.
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast Betting Tips - Draw
Having seemed destined for a humiliating early exit, Ivory Coast have performed heroics to reach Sunday's final and an explosive occasion can be expected in a rematch against tournament favourites Nigeria.
Since their first clash in the group stage, a contest in which Nigeria claimed a 1:0 victory, the Super Eagles remain unbeaten and come into this weekend's final after a tense penalty shootout victory against South Africa in the semi-finals. Ivory Coast booked their place in Sunday´s showpiece occasions with a 1:0 semi-final victory against DR Congo.
The Ivorians had needed both extra-time and penalties to overcome Senegal and Mali in previous rounds after they remarkably qualified for the last sixteen despite a thumping 4:0 defeat against Equatorial Guinea in their final group stage match. Overcoming adversities with remarkable tenacity, the Ivorian side have gained serious momentum and enters the final with a newfound sense of determination and optimism.
Still, they have to expect their toughest assignment of the competition on Sunday with Nigeria performing consistently in both this competition, and in months gone by. The Super Eagles are now unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches since March last year.
A tough final to call with Ivory Coast boasting home advantage, but Nigeria probably having the stronger squad, I can´t split these nations and I expect this final to go the distance. I also fancy both teams to net and I wouldn't be surprised to see a 1:1 draw on Sunday.
Six of the last 12 AFCON finals have needed extra-time or penalties to produce a winner, and I´m banking on a similar outcome at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Ivory Coast
0 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
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Nigeria
0 : 1
Ivory Coast
Friendly International
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Ivory Coast
2 : 0
Nigeria
African Nations Championship
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Nigeria
4 : 1
Ivory Coast
African Nations Championship
Nigeria team news
Nigerian boss José Peseiro is expected to keep faith with the same starting XI that has won each of their three knockout stage matches thus far. Despite failing to score at the finals, Victor Osimhen will continue to lead the Super Eagles attack.
Last matches of Nigeria
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Nigeria
4 : 2
South Africa
Africa Cup of Nations
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Nigeria
1 : 0
Angola
Africa Cup of Nations
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Nigeria
2 : 0
Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations
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Guinea Bissau
0 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
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Ivory Coast
0 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Stanley Nwabili
Defenders
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6
Semi Ajayi
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5
William Troost-Ekong
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21
Calvin Bassey
Midfielders
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2
Ola Aina
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8
Frank Onyeka
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17
Alex Iwobi
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3
Zaidu
Forwards
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11
Samuel Chukwueze
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9
Victor Osimhen
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18
Ademola Lookman
Ivory Coast team news
Ivory Coast have no further injury issues heading into Sunday's final. Serge Aurier and Oumar Diakite are both available after being suspended for the semi-final victory against DR Congo.
Last matches of Ivory Coast
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Ivory Coast
1 : 0
Congo DR
Africa Cup of Nations
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Mali
1 : 1
Ivory Coast
Africa Cup of Nations
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Senegal
1 : 1
Ivory Coast
Africa Cup of Nations
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Equatorial Guinea
4 : 0
Ivory Coast
Africa Cup of Nations
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Ivory Coast
0 : 1
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
Ivory Coast lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Yahia Fofana
Defenders
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17
Serge Aurier
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7
Odilon Kossounou
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21
Obite Ndicka
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3
Ghislain Konan
Midfielders
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14
Oumar Diakite
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18
Ibrahim Sangare
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6
Seko Fofana
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4
Jean Seri
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15
Max Gradel
Forwards
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22
Sebastian Haller
Key Facts Nigeria vs Ivory Coast
- 6 of the last 12 AFCON finals have finished as draws
- Nigeria have drawn 4 of their last 8 competitive matches
- Ivory Coast have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches
- Ivory Coast have won 4 and lost 3 of 7 previous matches against Nigeria
Main prediction Nigeria - Ivory Coast
Draw
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