Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria 0-1 Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast secured a major victory against fellow favourites Nigeria in the first match to be held in Sekondi.

Chelsea's Saloman Kalou beat three Nigerian defenders, in a moment of brilliance, to shoot home from 15 yards to score the only goal of the game.

Despite the abundance of talent in the Super Eagles' squad, Berti Vogts' team laboured but were unable to respond.

Newcastle United's Obafemi Martins came closest to scoring for Nigeria in the first half, shooting at the goalkeeper.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk via Obi-Akpere

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