The much-anticipated African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast is underway, with Nigeria leading 1-0 at halftime. The match, which is set to be a blockbuster event, is being broadcast live at 20:00 GMT on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, and is available for live streaming in the US. Nigeria's captain, William Troost-Ekong, scored a goal against the run of play, setting a new record for the most goals by a Nigerian defender at AFCON, with five goals, one more than the late Stephen Keshi. Despite Ivory Coast having better chances in the first half, they were unable to score against the Nigerian defense.
William Troost-Ekong could be Nigeria's hero ๐ณ๐ฌ Contrasting emotions for Kanu and Drogba at the end... #AfconFinal https://t.co/BHzlVwXNJU
HT: Nigeria 1-0 CIV. The Ivoriens had the better of the half, with some half chances to score but never really troubled Naija D. Eagles took advantage of 1st CK and boom! #NGACIV #AfCON2023
RECORD: @WTroostEkong (5) now stands alone and clear with the record of most goals at Afcon by an @NGSuperEagles defender. That is one more than previous record holder, the late great Stephen Keshi (4) #Legend
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong steps up to give them the lead in the AFCON final ๐ซก https://t.co/ynh1YROGeT
Nigeria take the lead in the #AFCONFinal! Against the run of play, but William Troost-Ekong has put Nigeria in front! Follow all the action here ๐ https://t.co/ejPHU34VxI https://t.co/ejPHU34VxI
Nigeria take the lead in the #AFCONFinal ! Agsint the run of play, but William Troost-Ekong has put Nigeria in front! Follow all the action here ๐ https://t.co/ejPHU34VxI https://t.co/ejPHU34VxI
Goooooooalllllll!! Ekong scores To give us the lead
Nigeria looking a little all over the shop early doors #Afcon2023 #NGACIV
Ivory Coast look to complete remarkable recovery in Cup of Nations final https://t.co/rLZDeKt3Wa https://t.co/8YES5fkRXV
Good luck to the Super Eagles โฝ๏ธ ๐ฆ #NigeriaVsIvoryCoast #AFCON2023 https://t.co/RIIRMrYVxc
One of the worldโs most-watched sports events will take place today. Millions and millions of people will be watching in front of their TVs. Who do you think will win? Nigeria or Ivory Coast?
Love to see it. Thatโs my man! #Afcon2023 https://t.co/wBjm7Gvjrn
Let's bring this bad boy home! #NGACIV #AFCON2023 https://t.co/TJamEWGGaO
Today, Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ takes on the host Ivory Coast at the #AFCON2023โฏโฏโฏ Final. If you're interested in being an AI/ML mentor, let's connect. #NGACIV https://t.co/GfMYvvHHW6
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Who will be crowned Afcon champions? ๐ณ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ Watch the final live on @BBCThree and @BBCiPlayer tonight at 20:00 GMT ๐ฟ https://t.co/uqQRBr37lf
How AFCON won the World Cup #AFCON2023 #AFCONFinal https://t.co/Rj26S7Pag2
A blockbuster final!" โจ Kweku Afari previews the AFCON final between the Ivory Coast and Nigeria ๐ https://t.co/k8vj7w0GRU