The Nigerian team was quite relaxed with their game with tournament favourites, Ivory coast and succeeded in sending the star-studded Ivorian team out of the Nations Cup. Emenike put Nigeria ahead in the 43rd minute of the first half but the Ivorians bounced back in the second half with a goal reply from Cheikh Tiote at the 50th minute. However, at the 78th minute, Sunday Mba from the local Warri Wolves team sealed the victory for Nigeria.
With this victory, the Super Eagles are sure of a semi-final spot and the players are assured of a $15,000 largesse. It also means that stephen keshi has fulfilled a clause in his contract to reach the African nations cup Semi-finals.