Cote d’Ivoire Preparing for must-win Match against Equatorial Guinea | The next Group A matches of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, on Monday, January 22, will pit the hosts, The Elephants, against Equatorial Guinea in a must-win match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe.
After losing 1-0 to Nigeria in their previous match, the hosts are under pressure to get the three points and secure direct qualification for the round of 16 of the competition. Anything less than a victory will be a huge disappointment for the Ivorians, who have received great support from their fans in both matches played so far.
Despite looking favorites on paper, Ivory Coast can expect a tough challenge from Equatorial Guinea, who currently top Group A. Equatorial Guinea comes into this match full of confidence, having earned a 1-1 draw against Nigeria and a 4-2 from the roar. victory over Guinea-Bissau.
One point will be enough for Equatorial Guinea to secure a place in the round of 16. However, Juan Micha’s team can hope to win to create uncertainty in the ongoing competition by eliminating the hosts, Los Elefantes.
This match is the third between both teams in the CAF TotalEnergies Nations Cup. Ivory Coast won the first two games, with a 3-0 win in the quarterfinals in 2012 and a 1-0 win in the group stage in Cameroon.
The match between Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea will be played at the same time as another Group A match between Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan. Soccer lovers will be keeping an eye on both matches as the group stage of the tournament continues.
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