Host nation Ivory Coast will be looking to register back-to-back wins in the Africa Cup of Nations when they face Nigeria in the second round of group games at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe on Thursday.
Jean-Louis Gasset's side got their tournament off to an awesome start as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the opening match, while Nigeria had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
A victory for the hosts would ensure them a place in the knockout stage of the competition.
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Ivory Coast vs Nigeria kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | January 18, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Olympic Stadium on Ebimpe |
The Africa Cup of Nations match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria will be played at the Olympic Stadium on Ebimpe in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
It will kick off at 5 pm GMT on January 18 in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Ivory Coast vs Nigeria online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Ivory Coast team news
Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastian Haller remains a doubt after missing the opening game due to an ankle problem.
However, Jean-Philippe Krasso made the best of leading the attack as a Crvena zvezda forward joined Seko Fofana among the goals at the weekend.
With Ibrahim Sangare and skipper Franck Kessie alongside Fofana in the middle, Ousmane Diomande is set for his second international cap following his debut in the Guinea-Bissau win.
Ivory Coast possible XI: Y. Fofana; Singo, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Sangare, S. Fofana; Boga, Krasso, Bamba.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Y. Fofana, Ayayi, Sangare |
| Defenders: | Diomande, Konan, Singo, Kossounou, Boly, Aurier, Ndicka, Diallo |
| Midfielders: | Seri, S. Fofana, Kessie, Sangare, Doumbia, Lazare |
| Forwards: | Bamba, Konate, Krasso, Boga, Diakite, Gradel, Pepe, Kouame, Haller, Adingra |
Nigeria team news
Forced off in the game against Equatorial Guinea, midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is a big doubt for Thursday's game as Southampton's Joe Aribo is in line as a possible replacement alongside Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi.
Victor Osimhen will look to score in consecutive games in a three-man frontline that would also consist of Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman.
The back four of Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi are likely to remain the same.
Nigeria possible XI: Nwabali; Aina, Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Sanusi; Onyeka, Aribo, Iwobi; Simon, Lookman, Osimhen.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Uzoho, Ojo, Nwabali |
| Defenders: | Aina, Sanusi, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Onyemaechi, Awaziem, Bassey, Omeruo |
| Midfielders: | Yusuf, Onyeka, Aribo, Iwobi, Onyedika |
| Forwards: | Musa, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Simon, Lookman, Onuachu, Moffi |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Ivory Coast and Nigeria across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2015 | Nigeria 0-1 Ivory Coast | International Friendly |
| July 27, 2013 | Ivory Coast 2-0 Nigeria | CAF African Nations Championship |
| July 6, 2013 | Nigeria 4-1 Ivory Coast | CAF African Nations Championship |
| February 3, 2013 | Ivory Coast 1-2 Nigeria | CAF Africa Cup of Nations |
| January 21, 2008 | Nigeria 0-1 Ivory Coast | CAF Africa Cup of Nations |