The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Nigeria with the kick-off.

Free kick Nigeria.

In the minute 2, Ivory Coast awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Ivory Coast goal kick.

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast.

In the minute 5, Free kick Ivory Coast.

Beida Dahane signals a Ivory Coast throw-in in Nigeria's half.

Corner awarded to Ivory Coast.

In the minute 7, Ivory Coast's Sebastian Haller misses with an attempt on goal.

Beida Dahane awards Nigeria a goal kick.

In Abidjan Ivory Coast attack through Simon Adingra. The finish is off target, however.

In the minute 8, Nigeria have a goal kick.

Nigeria will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Ivory Coast.

10' The match at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara has been interrupted briefly for a check on Franck Kessie, who is down injured.

11' In the minute 11, Beida Dahane has blown to resume play in Abidjan.

11'

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast.

12'

Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie is back in action after a slight knock.

13'

In the minute 13, Ivory Coast have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

14'

Ivory Coast's Seko Fofana gets in a shot on goal at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara. But the effort is unsuccessful.

14'

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast in their own half.

16'

In the minute 16, Nigeria to take a throw-in in Ivory Coast territory.

18'

Nigeria have a dangerous throw-in.

18'

Throw-in for Ivory Coast at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

19'

In the minute 19, Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.

20'

Corner awarded to Ivory Coast.

21'

Ivory Coast are pushing forward but Max Gradel's finish is wide of the goal.

21'

In the minute 21, Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

23'

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Nigeria.

24'

Ivory Coast awarded a free kick in their own half.

24'

In the minute 24, Can Ivory Coast get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?

25'

Throw-in Nigeria.

27'

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast in their own half.

29'

In the minute 29, Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

30'

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

33' Play has been resumed.

34'

In the minute 34, Simon Adingra gets his shot on target but fails to score for Ivory Coast.

35'

Ivory Coast have been awarded a corner by Beida Dahane.

36'

Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.

37'

In the minute 37, Ball safe as Ivory Coast is awarded a throw-in in their half.

37'

In Abidjan, Zaidu Sanusi of Nigeria is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

37'

Corner awarded to Nigeria.

38'

In the minute 38, Goal! A William Troost-Ekong header gives Nigeria a 1-0 lead in Abidjan.

40'

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast in their own half.

41'

Nigeria to take a throw-in in Ivory Coast territory.

42'

In the minute 42, Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' + 1 Play has been interrupted briefly in Abidjan to check on Victor Osimhen, who is grimacing with pain.

45' + 1 4 minutes of injury time will be added to the 1st half.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, The match at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara is underway again.

45' + 1

Beida Dahane signals a Nigeria throw-in in Ivory Coast's half.

45' + 1 In the minute 45, The match at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara is underway again.

45' + 1 Victor Osimhen is back on the pitch.

45' + 2

In the minute 45, Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast in their own half.

45' + 2

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ivory Coast's half?

45' + 3

Beida Dahane awards Ivory Coast a goal kick.

45' + 5

In the minute 45, Ivory Coast drives forward and Seko Fofana gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

45' The first-half is over.

46'

It's Ivory Coast with the kick-off after the break.

46'

In the minute 46, Ivory Coast to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.

47'

Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.

48'

Nigeria needs to be cautious. Ivory Coast have an attacking throw-in.

48'

In the minute 48, Free kick in a good position for Ivory Coast!

49'

Evan N Dicka (Ivory Coast) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

50'

Ivory Coast push forward at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara and Max Gradel gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Nigeria defence.

51'

In the minute 51, Beida Dahane signals a Ivory Coast throw-in in Nigeria's half.

51'

Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.

52'

Beida Dahane waits before resuming play because Max Gradel for Ivory Coast is still down.

53'

In the minute 53, Stanley Nwabali (Nigeria) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

54'

Serge Aurier for Ivory Coast has been booked by Beida Dahane and receives a first yellow card.

54' Play has been resumed at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

55'

In the minute 55, Ivory Coast awarded a throw-in in their own half.

55'

Max Gradel returns to the field for Ivory Coast after picking up a slight injury.

55'

Throw-in for Ivory Coast in their own half.

56'

In the minute 56, Beida Dahane signals a free kick to Ivory Coast in their own half.

56'

Moses Simon is replacing Samuel Chukwueze for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.

57'

Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ivory Coast's half?

58'

In the minute 58, Free kick Ivory Coast.

58'

Jean Seri of Ivory Coast gets in a strike, but is off target.

58'

Nigeria have a goal kick.

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