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LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [FT 1-2]
LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Cote D’Ivoire [FT 1-2] ....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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FT: Nigeria 1-2 Cote D’Ivoire
94′ Singo attempts a long-range shot but misses the target.
90′ Seven minutes added time. Nigeria presses forward, seeking a late equalizer.
89′ Iheanacho’s shot from outside the box is blocked by the Ivorian defense.
85′ SUBSTITUTION: Terrem Moffi and Joe Aribo replace Zaidu Sanusi and Frank Onyeka.
82′ SUBSTITUTION: Iwobi is substituted for Iheanacho.
81′ Goal!! Haller gives Cote D’Ivoire the lead! Nigeria 1-2 Cote D’Ivoire
78′ Osimhen is fouled by Fofana. The Super Eagles striker is down in pain.
75′ COOLING BREAK
75′ Haller attempts an acrobatic kick but misses. Cote D’Ivoire continues to press for a winner.
72′ Adingra attempts to bypass Ajayi but the defender stands firm.
67′ Troost-Ekong heads a shot off Lookman’s cross but misses the target.
61′ Goal!!! Frank Kessie heads in the equalizer. Cote D’Ivoire 1-1 Nigeria.
57′ Jean Seri gets past Iwobi but his shot goes wide.
55′ SUBSTITUTION: Chukwueze is replaced by Moses Simon.
49′ Ndicka’s shot deflects off Calvin Bassey and into Nwabali’s hands.
47′ Cote D’Ivoire earns a free-kick near the box.
45′ The second half begins with Cote D’Ivoire kicking off.
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HT: Nigeria 1-0 Cote D’Ivoire
45+4 Fofana attempts a long-range shot but Nwabali saves comfortably.
45′ Four minutes added time.
43′ Haller tries to connect with Kessie but Nwabali intercepts.
37′ Goal!!!! Troost-Ekong scores with a powerful header from a corner. Nigeria 1-0 Cote D’Ivoire.
35′ Sanusi has a clear chance but his shot deflects for a corner.
33′ Adingra has another chance but Nwabali saves. Aina clears for a corner.
31′ Nwabali restarts the game from Nigeria’s half.
30′ COOLING BREAK
28′ Nigeria’s coach Jose Peseiro receives a yellow card for protesting.
22′ Sanusi takes the free-kick but Ekong is caught offside.
21′ Lookman is fouled, earning Nigeria a free-kick.
19′ Gradel attempts an acrobatic kick but hits the side-net.
17′ The Super Eagles launch attacks but fail to threaten.
12′ Fofana’s shot is saved by Nwabali.
12′ Aina clears for a corner after a dangerous cross.
10′ Cote D’Ivoire earns a set-piece but Nigeria clears.
7′ Adingra attempts a shot but misses. Cote D’Ivoire grows in confidence.
6′ Haller misses a chance to connect to a cross.
4′ Cote D’Ivoire earns the first corner.
3′ Haller’s header doesn’t trouble Nwabali.
1′ Early free-kick for Nigeria after Lookman is fouled.
1′ The match begins.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria face the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, promising an intense battle.
Both teams have had intriguing journeys to the final and are prepared to give their all to secure the AFCON title.
Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Cote D’Ivoire in the group stage. Nigeria finished second while Cote D’Ivoire advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.
Nigeria appears stronger on paper but Cote D’Ivoire, driven by renewed energy, seeks redemption and aims to seize the AFCON trophy.
For the Elephants, it’s a quest for revenge and the prestigious AFCON title, while for Nigeria, victory over the hosts would be monumental.
Nigeria XI vs Cote D’Ivoire: Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhe
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CASH CRUNCH CORRUPTION: Anti-Corruption Watchdogs Beam Searchlight On NFF Over Unaccounted Player Funds!.
The Federal Government’s ₦12 billion intervention fund, allocated to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for player wages and bonuses, is currently under review by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), according to Sahara Reporters.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The scrutiny came to light when the NFF turned down an application filed under the Freedom of Information Act by the law firm Cromwell & Okeke. The firm had formally requested financial statements, utilization logs, and related records concerning the multi-billion naira disbursement.
In a letter dated August 18, 2026, and signed by Onoja Joshua, Esq., on behalf of the NFF General Secretary, the football body stated that it could not fulfill the request. The federation explained that all relevant documentation regarding the ₦12 billion fund has been handed over to the EFCC and ICPC as part of their ongoing inquiries.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of roughly 30 unauthorized structures obstructing the Ring Road III corridor around the Karsana area in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the directive was issued on Thursday during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction along Arterial Road N16, which links Ring Road II to Ring Road III. The action came after the acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority, Richard Dauda, briefed the minister on buildings encroaching directly onto the project’s path.
Emphasizing that no illegal development will be tolerated to compromise critical public infrastructure or alter the Abuja Master Plan, Wike instructed the Department of Development Control to clear the obstructions right away.
“We’ll have to demolish this right now. How can it be like this? It’s a road and not a layout,” the minister stated.
Describing Arterial Road N16 as a vital project slated for completion by December, Wike also inspected progress on the five-kilometer Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini Road and a Magistrate Court under construction in Garki.
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Reports indicate that the Gunners will kick off their title defense at home against newly-promoted Coventry. This milestone marks the first time in 22 years that Arsenal enters a new English top-flight season as defending champions.
The occasion also signifies the dawn of a new era following Pep Guardiola’s resignation from Manchester City at the conclusion of the previous campaign, having secured six Premier League titles during his tenure. Arteta, who previously worked under Guardiola before taking the helm at Arsenal in 2019, expressed full confidence in matching that high standard of success.
Speaking to Sky Sports this week, Arteta outlined the club’s lofty aspirations:
“It’s certainly the ambition of the club and the owners to be the best club in the world. In order to do that, you need the best facilities, the best stadium, the best supporters, and you need the best squad and the best players in the world. That’s what we try to build with the actual players that we have, and with the players that we want to sign to make the difference for Arsenal.”
Notably, Arsenal has not secured consecutive English league titles since the 1930s—a feat that eluded even Arsène Wenger’s legendary “Invincibles.” Although last season ended with a narrow penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final, Arteta remains heavily driven to build upon the club’s recent progress.
“It’s very difficult. You have to raise the level from every angle,” Arteta concluded. “When I look into the eyes of my players, I see that fire, that desire and the will to be better every single day.”
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