By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Also in the group are Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea.
The draw ceremony took place in Abidjan on Thursday night.
Global music icon Akon hosted the draw.
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi, Didier Drogba, Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mane served as draw assistants.
The Super Eagles were also in the same group in the qualifiers with Guinea-Bissau.
Jose Peseiro’s side lost 1-0 to the Djurtus in the first leg in Abuja. READ ALSO:
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The three-time African champions defeated Baciro Cande’s side 1-0 in the reverse fixture.
Cote d’Ivoire will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations from January 13 to February 11.
