Nigeria after the win will now play Guinea Bissau in their third and final group game
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigeria scored a 55th minute penalty against Cote d’ivore to win their first game at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
It was a very tight encounter as both teams finished the first half time without scoring a goal.
Nigeria were, however, awarded a penalty in the second half after Victor Osimhen was deemed to have been brought down in the penalty box.
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William Troost-Ekong then stepped forward to score the spotkick and made it 1-0 to the Super Eagles.
Jose Peseiro’s men then held on to win the Group A encounter.
Nigeria after the win against the hosts will now play Guinea Bissau in their third and final group game.