Its half-time and it’s Nigeria 1 – 0 Ivory Coast.

Nigeria had lots of chances and definately used this one, will Ivory Coast still remain Africa’s Favourite?

43″ Goal Emenike

39″ Yellow Card Yaya Touré

Ivory Coast                                                  Nigeria
44%                          Possesion                      56%
9(3)                          Shots (on goal)             5 (2)
9                               Fouls                                 7
2                               Corner kicks                    –
1                               Off-sides                          1
1                               Saves                                2
1                              Yellow cards                    1
–                               Red cards                        –

Well, that looked like it was a fantastic strike from Emenike, and it was. However, Ivory Coast goalkeeper, Boubacar Barry, let the ball go straight through the middle of his hands. Very, very poor.

Half time in Rustenberg. A powerful strike from Emanuel Emenike is the difference between Ivory Coast and Nigeria in this Africa Cup of Nations quart-final. The Super Eagles have outplayed the Elephants so far and deservedly lead going into the break! Join us in 15 minutes for the second half!

Read also:

http://en.africatopsports.com/2013/02/03/afcon-2013-insight-of-the-1st-match-ivory-coast-vs-nigeria/