CIV vs NGA: Match Preview, Date, And Kickoff Time Ahead Of The Much-Anticipated 2023 AFCON Showdown

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be looking for a crucial victory to revive their dreams of winning their fourth African Cup of Nations crown when they square off against Ivory Coast in their next outing.

The Jose Peseiro-led Eagles will be going into the high-profile clash after their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, and they will be looking for a victory over the Elephants in a bid to boost their hopes of qualification for the next phase of the tournament.

The host nation, on the other hand, will enter the much-anticipated contest off the back of their convincing 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau, and they will be looking for another win over the Super Eagles in a bid to advance to the knockout phase of the tournament.

Match Date And Kickoff Time:

Nigeria and Ivory Coast will be looking for a victory to strengthen their respective ambitions in the ongoing 2023 AFCON when the two African giants face each other in their next outing on Thursday, January 18, at Stade Alassane Ouattara. The match will begin at exactly 6 PM (Nigerian Time).

Nigeria defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 the last time they confronted each other in the 2013 African Cup of Nations, can the Super Eagles get a victory over the Elephants in a bid to get their mission back on track?

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