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The match ended in a 4-0 defeat for Ivory Coast, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
In the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match between Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast set three notable records, albeit in an unfortunate context for them.
The match ended in a 4-0 defeat for Ivory Coast, marking a significant upset in the tournament. Here's a breakdown of the records set:
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22:40 - 22.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Peseiro fails to convince, Osimhen wasteful as Chukwueze disappoints again
The Super Eagles booked their spot in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup Nations after a win over Guinea-Bissau, but it was far from rosy.
Largest Defeat at Home in AFCON History for Ivory Coast
This 4-0 loss is one of the heaviest defeats suffered by Ivory Coast in their AFCON history, especially significant as they were the host nation.
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21:45 - 22.01.2024
Drogba close to tears as AFCON 2023 hosts Ivory Coast humbled by Equatorial Guinea
See reactions as Drogba comes close to tears in Ivory Coast's 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea in their AFCON 2023 final group game.
It was a shock result given the strength and reputation of the Ivorian team.
Conceding the Most Goals in a Single Match at AFCON 2023
Ivory Coast, despite being a strong contender and the host nation, conceded four goals in this match. This was the highest number of goals they let in during the tournament, highlighting a surprising defensive vulnerability.
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20:44 - 22.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast flirting with exit, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea through
Equatorial Guinea are now clear and through to the Round of 16 after topping Group A with seven points.
VAR Decisions Leading to Goal Disallowance
In a crucial phase of the match, Ivory Coast had two goals disallowed due to VAR (Video Assistant Referee) interventions, which significantly impacted their chances of a comeback in the game. This use of VAR was pivotal and highlighted the increasing influence of technology in modern football.
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20:57 - 22.01.2024
Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Super Eagles player rating as Ola Aina and Stanley Nwabili shine in win
The Super Eagles cemented their qualification to the next round of the AFCON tournament as they defeated Guinea-Bissau.
The match was characterized by an outstanding performance from Equatorial Guinea, especially from Emilio Nsue, who scored twice, taking his total to five for the tournament. Ivory Coast had opportunities to score but were denied by the opposition's defense and the VAR decisions.
The result left Ivory Coast in a precarious position, finishing third in their group and having to rely on other results to see if they could advance to the knockout stages.
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