Swiftly responding, Nigeria equalized through Victor Osimhen, heading in a cross from Lookman to level the score at the 39th minute. Equatoguineans held their ground, maintaining the deadlock at halftime (1-1).
In a spectacular kickoff to the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast celebrated a resounding 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their opening match on Saturday night. The Alassane Dramane Ouattara Stadium bore witness to a dominant performance by the Ivorians, setting the tone for the competition.
