On November 24, 2024, Nigeria faced Ivory Coast in the 5th Match of the Africa Qualifier Group C, held in Abuja. Nigeria emerged victorious, winning by a significant margin of 264 runs. The match was filled with notable performances and key moments that defined the outcome.
Match Summary
- Date & Time: Sun, Nov 24, 2:15 PM LOCAL
- Result: Nigeria won by 264 runs
- Venue: Abuja, Africa
Nigeria's Innings
Nigeria's batting lineup delivered a strong performance, setting a high target for Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast v Nigeria | AFCON 2023 | Match Highlights
Here's a look at Nigeria's batting performance:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimon Runsewe † b Wilfried | 112 | 53 | 8 | 6 | 211.32 |
| Selim Salau retired out | 112 | 53 | 13 | 2 | 211.32 |
| Isaac Danladi run out (Dimitri/†Ibrahim) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Sylvester Okpe (c) b Dimitri | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Isaac Okpe not out | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 82.60 |
| Vincent Adewoye not out | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Extras | 23 | ||||
| Total | 271/4 | 20 Ov |
Nigeria reached a total of 271/4 in 20 overs, with a run rate of 13.55.
Fall of wickets: 1-128 (Sulaimon Runsewe, 9.6 ov), 2-186 (Isaac Danladi, 13.6 ov), 3-186 (Selim Salau, 13.6 ov), 4-221 (Sylvester Okpe, 16.1 ov)
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Nigeria's Bowling
Nigeria's bowling attack proved too strong for Ivory Coast, with Prosper Useni and Isaac Danladi leading the charge. Their combined efforts dismantled Ivory Coast's batting lineup, securing a comprehensive victory.
Ivory Coast's Innings
Ivory Coast struggled to chase the formidable target set by Nigeria. The team was all out for just 7 runs in 7.3 overs. The batting lineup collapsed under the pressure of Nigeria's disciplined bowling attack.
Here's a summary of Ivory Coast's batting performance:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouattara Mohamed c IO Okpe b SA Okpe | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Kone Aziz b Aho | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mimi Alex b Aho | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Kouakou Wilfried c & b Danladi | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dosso Issiaka (c)run out (Olaleye/Selim Salau) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Maiga Ibrahim †c Abdulkareem b Useni | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Kone Nagnama lbw b Danladi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Dje Claude b Useni | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Ouattara Djakaridja b Danladi | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ladji Ezechiel not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Pamba Dimitri lbw b Useni | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 0 | ||||
| Total | 7 | 7.3 Ov |
Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Ouattara Mohamed, 0.6 ov), 2-4 (Kone Aziz, 1.2 ov), 3-5 (Mimi Alex, 3.3 ov), 4-5 (Kouakou Wilfried, 4.1 ov), 5-6 (Dosso Issiaka, 4.4 ov), 6-6 (Kone Nagnama, 4.6 ov), 7-6 (Maiga Ibrahim, 5.4 ov), 8-7 (Ouattara Djakaridja, 6.4 ov), 9-7 (Dje Claude, 7.1 ov), 10-7 (Pamba Dimitri, 7.3 ov)
Ivory Coast's Bowling
Despite the overall result, some of Ivory Coast's bowlers managed to take wickets, but they couldn't contain Nigeria's powerful batting lineup.
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Key Moments
- Prosper Useni's Bowling: Prosper Useni's crucial wickets further sealed Nigeria's dominance in the match.
- Isaac Danladi's All-Round Performance: Isaac Danladi contributed with both bat and ball, making him a valuable player in the match.
- Sulaimon Runsewe's Century: Sulaimon Runsewe's remarkable century set the tone for Nigeria's innings.
Nigeria's comprehensive victory against Ivory Coast highlights their strength and dominance in the Africa Qualifier Group C.
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