AFCON 2023: Osimhen scores as Super Eagles, Equitorial Guinea settle for draw in opener

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Sunday failed to beat Equatorial Guinea during both teams’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tie in Cote d’Ivoire.

The match ended 1-1 at the Olympic Stadium.

Ivan Salvador gave Equatorial Guinea a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute.

However, Victor Osimhen restored parity just two minutes later with a fine header.

Both teams failed to score in the second half, as they ended up taking one point each.

Nigeria’s next game is against the host nation on Thursday.