AFCON 2023: Kenneth Omeruo Speaks on the Possibility of Nigeria Defeating Ivory Coast in the Final

• Kenneth Omeruo has aired his views on Nigeria's chances against Ivory Coast in the AFCON 2023 final
• The ex-Middlesbrough defender is optimistic about getting another win over the Elephants on Sunday
• The Super Eagles won their first game against the host nation in the competition 1-0 in the group stage

Nigerian defender, Kenneth Omeruo, shared his thoughts on the Super Eagles beating Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan.

The three-time African champions sealed a place in the final after defeating South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the semi-final on Wednesday (February 7).

Nigeria would face the host nation for the second time in the tournament after William Troost-Ekong's goal gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 win over the Elephants in the group stage.

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In an exclusive chat with Sports Brief, Omeruo discusses the possibility of getting another victory against the Ivorians in the final on Sunday.

"Yes, It is definitely possible [to get a win against Ivory Coast again]; we have to stick to our game plan and remain focused," he said.

"Even when we beat them in the group stage, we knew they were a good team; we just have to keep to our gameplan, and we would win."

The final is scheduled to take place at the 60,000-capacity Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday, February 11, according to Soccerway.

Nigeria have a chance to win their fourth AFCON title on Sunday, while the Elephants are hoping to make theirs three.

Omeruo speaks on pressure by Ivorian fans

Sports Brief previously reported on Omeruo discussing the lack of fear among Super Eagles players when facing the Elephants in front of their home supporters in the AFCON 2023 final on Sunday.

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The AFCON 2013 winner claimed that the Elephants are the ones under pressure to win the final in front of their fans.

A win for Nigeria against the Ivorian National team will end an 11-year wait for the Super Eagles and take their AFCON title tally to four.