Audio By Carbonatix
The Super Eagles of Nigeria tamed their Ivorian counterparts to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in a pulsating game by all accounts.
They overcome tournament favourites, the Elephant of Ivory coast by scoring two goals to one.
Striker Emmanuel Emenike scored the opening goal just before half-time but midfielder Cheick Tiote drew the Elephants level shortly after the break, heading home from Didier Drogba's free-kick, reports the BBC.
In the 78th minute, Sunday Mba sealed Nigeria's win, as the BBC puts it, with his shot deflecting off Sol Bamba.
An ecstatic Stephen Keshi, coach of the Super Eagles told journalists "there are many possibilities for this team".
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
UK tries to stop Trump’s diesel export ban
3 hours -
Late Olise goal gives France win over Belgium
3 hours -
Mancini enjoys first win since return as Italy boss
3 hours -
Interest payments to average a high 20% of government revenue over next 4 years
3 hours -
Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing
3 hours -
Joe Hart trusts Man City chair Al Mubarak over ruling
4 hours -
Strategy of accumulating foreign reserves, gold carries high fiscal cost – S&P Global
4 hours -
Weak institutional arrangements, high debt servicing constrain Ghana’s rating – S&P
4 hours -
Man City CEO defiant over Premier League charges
4 hours -
Infantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members
4 hours -
Bond market: Turnover declined by 28% to GH¢1.56bn
4 hours -
Volta Region National Public Speaking contest advances drug prevention conversation
4 hours -
New health training facility at Ampoma-Jema to address admission shortfalls, but Minister flags missing amenities
5 hours -
Black Challenge unveiled with sights set on Amputee World Cup glory
5 hours -
Pay striking teachers before expressway spending, Dr Kingsley Agyemang tells government
6 hours