7:40 p.m
82nd minute: This is too much for the Ivorian audience
For the first time, the Alassane Ouattara Stadium turned on his team with a few whistles and boos. Thousands of fans leave the stadium, reports our journalist present in Ivory Coast…
7:39 p.m
80th minute: The Ivorians are almost eliminated
With 3 points and a goal difference of -2, it is almost impossible to qualify among the top four third parties. With about ten minutes to go, the elephants are almost out.
7:35 p.m
76th minute: Ivory Coast collapses! (GEQ 3-0 CIV)
The drama ! The Ivorians are no longer there at all! Nsue scores a brace and brings the score to 3-0. The Ivory Coast is on the edge of the abyss… The followers have tears in their eyes, the audience is completely stunned… Incredible scenes.
19:32
73rd minute: Equatorial Guinea doubles their lead! (GEQ 2-0 CIV)
Pablo Ganet's magical free kick! 25 meters away and shifted to the left side, the Equatoguine midfielder finds Fofana's top corner. Magnificent! And a big blow for the elephants!
7:31 p.m
71': Only 20 minutes left to play
The situation in Ivory Coast is tense. The Elephants will remain third even in the event of an equalizer, but with 4 points on the clock they have a better chance of moving into the top four third places! Currently they have 3… and are waiting for the results of the other groups.
19:26
67th minute: Ivorian equalizer?
New goal rejected for Ivory Coast! After Sangaré in the first third, it was Krasso whose goal was canceled for offside!
19:24
64th minute: Gasset tries to spark a riot
Triple substitution for Ivory Coast. Three attackers, Konaté, Krasso and Boga, enter the field instead of Konan, Pépé and Kouamé.
19:21
61st minute: Osimhen denies the 2-0
The Nigerian striker hopes to extend his team's lead, but an offside position early on prevents him from scoring the second goal.
7:20 p.m
60': Update on the group situation
With half an hour remaining on both fields, the Equatorial Guineans and the Nigerians are provisionally qualified for the round of 16 with 7 points each.
Ivory Coast, currently third, is waiting for more results to find out if it will be among the top four third-place finishers, who will also finish eighth.
7:18 p.m
58th minute: What a chance for Ivory Coast!
Kouamé is delighted to see the ball return to his feet after an Equatoguinean defensive intervention and presents himself against Owono. While the Elephants striker has the ball at the end of his foot when the score is 1-1, he stumbles into the goalkeeper!
19:14
54': Coco's rocket
Another chance from a set piece for Equatorial Guinea. From 30 meters away, Coco fires a powerful shot that Fofana deflects with her thigh. Difficult for the Ivorians…
19:12
51st minute: A shiver runs through the Ivorians
Ganet takes a very eccentric free kick. The ball tends to fall towards the elephant cage, but not enough to worry Fofana. It's ready to use straight away!
7:07 p.m
47': First chance for the Elephants
Sangaré misses his recovery after receiving a cross at the far post! It is not framed…
7:06 p.m
46th minute: Here we go again!
Ivory Coast leads, Nigeria in a comfortable position: You can watch the second half live.
18:53
Half time on both pitches (GBI 0-1 NGA & GEQ 1-0 CIV)
The half-time whistle was blown on both pitches! To everyone's surprise, Nsue ensured Equatorial Guinea took the lead against the Ivorian hosts. Nigeria took over Guinea-Bissau.
For now, the Equatorial Guineans and the Nigerians have qualified for the round of 16 with 7 points each. Côte d'Ivoire, third, awaits further results to find out if it is among the top four third-place finishers.
Classification:
1. GEQ (7)
2.NGA (7)
3. CIV (3)
4.GBI (0)
18:51
45.+5: Billiard shot in the penalty area!
Corner for Ivory Coast, big mess in the Equatoguinean area but no player manages to put the ball into the net! And in the meantime the referee blows the whistle for half-time…
6:46 p.m
45.+2: Ivorian equalizer?
Goal from Sangaré, but VAR intervenes… offside! The Ivorian midfielder was denied an equalizer despite scoring Kouamé's header from Pépé's cross.
6:45 p.m
43': Nsue on fire
After his hat-trick against Guinea-Bissau, it is Emilio Nsue's fourth goal in this Africa Cup of Nations.
18:41
42': Goal for Equatorial Guinea! (GEQ 1-0 CIV)
Surprise in Ivory Coast! Akapo finds himself completely at the heart of the Ivorian defense. The right-back then has plenty of time to cross to Nsue from six meters, who opens the scoring from close range! What a surprise ! The Equatoguineans regain the group leadership ahead of Nigeria!
6:37 p.m
37th minute: Goal for Nigeria! (GBI 0-1 NGA)
Nigeria stands out against Guinea-Bissau! Under pressure from Osimhen, the unfortunate Sanganté accidentally pushed Aribo's cross into his own goal. Nigeria temporarily takes first place in the group!
6:35 p.m
35th minute: The Ivorians are besieging
Jean-Louis Gasset's men managed to find the gaps in the area for a few minutes. Only the precision in the penultimate gesture is missing… But Ivory Coast is becoming more and more threatening.
6:31 p.m
32nd minute: Pépé is just a breath away from scoring the opening goal!
Pépé takes advantage of Kouamé's goalwork to win the ball. Despite contact in the penalty area, the former Angevin defends himself, eliminates the goalkeeper, but cannot throw the ball into the empty goal. Owono intercepts the blow and rips the ball from the Ivorian's feet!
18:29
30': Update on the situation
After half an hour, no goals were scored on either pitch! Such a scenario provisionally qualifies Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria for the round of 16. Thirdly, Côte d'Ivoire should then wait for the results of the other groups to know whether it is among the four best third parties. However, it would be the end for Guinea-Bissau at this point.
18:26
25th minute: Diakité completely screws up!
While the Equatoguinean goalkeeper was far from his goal, the Ivorian striker missed his shot completely. His shot largely misses the target!
18:23
21': Dalcio's number
While Aribo finds the gloves of the Guinea Bissau goalkeeper, the Djurtus try to launch a counterattack. But here too, Dalcio's shot, after taking out two players, was easily caught by the Nigerian goalkeeper.
There are still no goals scored on either pitch, with Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria still provisionally qualified.
6:18 p.m
17th minute: Pépé misses the penultimate move!
The former Lille player escapes on the right and sows panic in the Equatorial Guinea defense. But the winger missed his cross and Akapo was able to clear.
6:16 p.m
16th minute: The Ivorians have the wrong rhythm
Diakité runs across the penalty area and crosses low to the ground, Kouamé tries to bring the ball down with his heel. The gesture doesn't work, the Equatoguine goalkeeper grabs the ball. The first real chance is long overdue.
6:14 p.m
13th minute: Miranda is booked for Equatorial Guinea
Miranda receives a yellow card after denying a foul on Pépé. First warning before the game against Equatorial Guinea.
6:10 p.m
10': The Elephants excel at set pieces
Nito Gomes takes his chance from distance for Guinea-Bissau, but Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali makes an easy first catch.
At the same time, Ivory Coast gets a good free kick against Equatorial Guinea, but Pépé can't find anyone.
6:05 p.m
5': Ivory Coast starts strong
Two corners in quick succession in favor of Jean-Louis Gasset's team, incisive from the start, but they achieve nothing.
6:04 p.m
3': Osimhen stands out for Nigeria
The Napoli striker's first shot is a bit too cross. But the Super Eagles' center forward was in an offside position anyway.
6:00 p.m
1': Let's go to both lawns!
The kick-off for these matches of Day 3 of Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations took place on both pitches!
The ranking list at the start:
1. GEQ (5)
2.NGA (5)
3. CIV (4)
4. GBI (1)
5:28 p.m
Compositions from Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria
By dominating Ivory Coast during its predecessor, Nigeria gave itself the right to be the master of its destiny. If they win against Guinea-Bissau, the Super Eagles will qualify for the CAN round of 16.
The Guinea-Bissau team: Jonas Mendez – Ouboulang Mendes, Edgar Ié, Grandpa Sanganté, Nanu – Famana Quizera, Janio Bikel, Dalcio, Nito Gomes, Carlos Gomes – Zinho Gano.
Nigeria's eleven: Nwabali – Aina, Omeruo, Ajayi, Bassey – Chukwueze, Osayi Samuel, Aribo, Onyeka, Moses Simon – Osimhen.
17:22
The compositions of Equatorial Guinea-Ivory Coast
The Ivorian hosts are already putting their future on the line against the surprise Group A leaders. To be sure of qualifying, Ivory Coast must win against Equatorial Guinea. Here is the composition directed by Jean-Louis Gasset.
The Ivory Coast team: Yahia Fofana – Singo, Konan, Boly, Ndicka – Sangaré, Kessié, Seko Fofana – Diakité, Pépé, Kouamé.
Eleven from Equatorial Guinea: Owono – Akapo, Orozco, Coco, Ndong – Miranda, Ganet, Machin, Bikoro, Salvador – Nsue.
15:53
The classification of group A
1-Equatorial Guinea 4 (+2)
2-Nigeria 4 (+1)
3-Ivory Coast 3 (+1)
4 Guinea Bissau
The results
1 day
Ivory Coast-Guinea-Bissau: 2-0
Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea: 1-1
2 day
Equatorial Guinea-Guinea-Bissau: 4-2
Ivory Coast – Nigeria: 0-1
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15:52
Hello everyone
Welcome to RMC Sport to watch the last two games of Group A of CAN: Equatorial Guinea-Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau-Nigeria in duplex. These two games will kick off at 6 p.m.