Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-1-4-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(2) 2 Goals 1 (2)
(1) 1 Assists 1 (1)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.9 Average Age 26.9
185.5 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(62%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 49% (51%)
(0.9) 1.1 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Africa Cup of Nations Grp. A.

Missing Players

Ivory Coast
Nigeria
Player Reason Status Rating
Simon Adingra Out 6.4
Sébastien Haller Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Umar Sadiq Out N/A

Team News

Ivory Coast
Nigeria
  • The host nation look set to remain without injured duo Simon Adingra and Sebastien Haller for their second group match.
  • Nigeria will be without Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq for their second group fixture.
  • Manager Jose Peseiro could make a number of changes after a disappointing draw with Equatorial Guinea in their group opener.

Prediction

  • Host nation Ivory Coast got their Africa Cup of Nations off to a winning start against Guinea-Bissau on Saturday evening, with goals from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso enough to seal victory.
  • Nigeria, meanwhile, were held to a draw against Equatorial Guinea in their opener.
  • The Super Eagles have now failed to win any of their last four matches.
  • These two sides have not faced off competitively since an Africa Nations Championship clash more than ten years ago, which the Ivory Coast won 1-0.
  • On home turf, the Ivory Coast should make it two wins from two here.
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Comments (1)

 
  • Who scored get your facts right on February 3rd 2013 Nigeria beat Ivory Coast 1-2 and went all the way to win her 3rd Nations Cup by beating Zambia 1-0