Nigeria vs CIV (1-2) Ekong , Kessie, Haller FT

[iworo]

[iworo]

[iworo]

[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

The success of this Afcon has made this a massive massive game. Is it usually this big or its because we haven't been in the finals for years.

[Lager-back]

fear don dey catch me o. are we even ready for the final ?

[sabb]

Not surprised at the Chukwueze selection. He was good in his cameo last game. Simon can always come in later

Both are the same anyway, they pass when they feel like and go for the tightest of angles most times.

[YUJAM]

Stadium is already lit

https://www.youtube.com/live/l-so9hfOiY ... B3XzHAcnX8

[Bigpokey24]

[airwolex]

Not surprised at the Chukwueze selection. He was good in his cameo last game. Simon can always come in later

Both are the same anyway, they pass when they feel like and go for the tightest of angles most times.

Slight difference. Moses hugs the wing while Chukwueze is comfortable coming in. He has supplied a few killer passes, the last game to Lookman. Perhaps the thinking is we will need bodies in the midfield.

Simon is a good option off the bench.

[Scipio Africanus]

Not surprised at the Chukwueze selection. He was good in his cameo last game. Simon can always come in later

Both are the same anyway, they pass when they feel like and go for the tightest of angles most times.

Slight difference. Moses hugs the wing while Chukwueze is comfortable coming in. He has supplied a few killer passes, the last game to Lookman. Perhaps the thinking is we will need bodies in the midfield.

Simon is a good option off the bench.

D'accord! We will need his energy later to run the wheels off a tiring CIV defense later in the game.

[Bigpokey24]

the stadium full

[KIZONZO]

Watch the closing ceremony here

https://www.youtube.com/live/l-so9hfOiY ... PH8eYhhJ3Q

[ohenhen1]

Simon will probably play in the 2nd half. The game is also at night. Humidity factor should go down. I expect a good game. Both sides going for it.

[davidbam14]

Anyone with links, please share with the less privileged. Thank you!

Hesgoal.org

[YUJAM]

I don't know what's behind the Simon switch. The guy is huge defensively and can create in attack too. But guess Pesseiro and his staff know best

[waka-man]

Kai. I feel like VE… about to piss myself with angst.

[Naija4lyfe]

Looking like Chukwueze starts ahead of Simon.

I hope he is not selfish today

[Elexus]

Nigeria has never played the African Cup final badly. From 1980, 1984, 1988, 1990 1994, 2000, 2013. And these were the years when there was no VAR. In the 1988 final, for example, Thomas Nkono was beaten with a clear header and the referee disallowed the goal claiming Henry Nwosu was offside. If the Eagles can replicate that kind of determination, I expect victory.

[SylverEagles]

I really want an Osimhen hattrick here to cement this championship. Having only one goal to his name all tournament doesn't feel right.

[kawawa]

Ready to go. Phoenix Landing in Boston. Beer in hand. Chicken wings coming. Waiting for kickoff. Good luck Eagles

[theDunamis]

The success of this Afcon has made this a massive massive game. Is it usually this big or its because we haven't been in the finals for years.

It's a number of factors including the world being more connected thanks to social media apps, more African team members having dual roots that helps generate interest from quarters that would not normally be aware or care, and the good job CIV has done hosting a great tournament.

[mcal]

I really want an Osimhen hattrick here to cement this championship. Having only one goal to his name all tournament doesn't feel right.

...I'd rather he create goals than break his neck trying to score goals. And he has done so all tournament long creating chances for others.

[gosh]

The orchestral performance brought me goosebumps. Very nice. Tip my hats off to Ivory Coast.