Tonight, the final act of the Africa Cup is taking place, the final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. Osimhen and his teammates were considered favorites on the eve of the competition, with all the predictions leaning towards them. The Super Eagles came second in the group where, for the fifth time this century, the final opponent was also present. The Elephants surprisingly made it among the best thirds of the tournament and risked not making it to the last appointment. Now everything is decided in 90 minutes plus possible recovery and penalty shootout.
Where to Watch the Africa Cup Final
The time of the Africa Cup final is at 9 PM Italian time. Nigeria-Ivory Coast is available live on the Sportitalia channel. The television broadcaster also broadcasts the images of the match in streaming through the application and through its official website.
Probable Formations
Nigeria (4-3-3): Nwabali; Ola Aina, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Sanusi; Onyeka, Aribo, Iwobi; Simon, Osimhen, Lookman. Coach. Peseiro.
Ivory Coast (4-3-3): Y. Fofana; Singo, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; Kessié, Sangaré, S. Fofana; Boga, Krasso, Bamba. Coach. Gasset.
In the Groups
Group A saw Equatorial Guinea claim first place with 7 points, the same as Nigeria but with a lower goal difference. A draw between the two teams and then two 1-0 victories for Osimhen and his teammates, with the latter scoring a single goal against Equatorial Guinea.
The Ivory Coast of Kessié and Roma's Ndicka came third in the group. Only three points for the Elephants who won against Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
Nigeria after the Groups
After the group stage, Nigeria won against Cameroon 2-0 and then against Angola 1-0. Against South Africa in the semifinals, the first real obstacle for Osimhen and his teammates came, who got the pass on penalties. From the spot, the error of the former Torino Ola Aina scared the fans who, however, were able to celebrate thanks to the other error of the South Africans.
Ivory Coast in the Knockout Stage
The first knockout match for Ivory Coast was very difficult, with the victory against Senegal coming on penalties after Kessié grabbed the draw at 86'. From eleven meters five out of five and Niakhate's error was crucial to allow them to pass the round. The quarterfinals against Mali were just as difficult, with the victory coming 2-1 in extra time. Haller's goal in the semifinal against the Democratic Republic of Congo was enough to pass, with less worries, the penultimate act.
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