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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles fail to beat Equatorial Guinea

In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations matchup between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Equatorial Guinea, the teams settled for a 1-1 draw at the Olympic Stadium in Cote d’Ivoire.

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles fail to beat Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea took the lead with Ivan Salvador’s goal in the 36th minute, but Nigeria quickly responded as Victor Osimhen equalized with a well-executed header two minutes later.

Despite an intense second half, neither team managed to find the back of the net, resulting in a shared point for both sides.

Looking ahead, Nigeria’s upcoming match is against the host nation on Thursday, presenting another challenging encounter in the tournament.