Commentary

1' The match is underway. Nigeria have kicked-off.
1' In the minute 1, In Abidjan Nigeria drive forward through Alex Iwobi. His shot is on target but it's saved.
2' Throw-in for Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
2' Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.
4' In the minute 4, Equatorial Guinea awarded a free kick in their own half.
5' Nigeria are coming forward and Victor Osimhen gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.
5' Goal kick for Equatorial Guinea at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
6' In the minute 6, Nigeria are too eager and fall into an offside trap.
6' Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half?
7' Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.
8' In the minute 8, Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.
9' The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Basilio Ndong.
10' Play is underway once more.
10' In the minute 10, Nigeria are pushing forward but Zaidu Sanusi's finish is wide of the goal.
10' Equatorial Guinea have a goal kick.
10' Basilio Ndong is back on his feet again.
11' In the minute 11, Throw-in Equatorial Guinea.
12' Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Nigeria.
14' In Abidjan Nigeria attack through Alhassan Yusuf. The finish is off target, however.
14' In the minute 14, Abongile Tom awards Equatorial Guinea a goal kick.
15' Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.
15' Abongile Tom signals a Nigeria throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half.
16' In the minute 16, Equatorial Guinea have a goal kick.
16' Equatorial Guinea drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.
18' Throw-in for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
19' In the minute 19, Nigeria awarded a throw-in in their own half.
20' Equatorial Guinea push forward at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara and Iban Salvador gets in a strike. This is blocked, however, by a determined Nigeria defence.
21' At Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Nigeria are penalized for being offside.
22' In the minute 22, Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
23' Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.
25' Corner awarded to Equatorial Guinea.
25' In the minute 25, Jose Machin of Equatorial Guinea gets in a strike, but is off target.
25' Abongile Tom awards Nigeria a goal kick.
25' Equatorial Guinea to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.
26' In the minute 26, Equatorial Guinea to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.
26' Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.
26' Federico Bikoro (Equatorial Guinea) gets a yellow card.
29' In the minute 29, Play has been resumed.
29' Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.
29' Ball goes out of play for a Equatorial Guinea goal kick.
30' In the minute 30, Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Nigeria in their own half.
31' Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
31' Throw-in for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
32' In the minute 32, Throw-in for Nigeria close to the penalty box.
33' Nigeria have a dangerous throw-in.
35' Free kick Nigeria.
35' In the minute 35, Abongile Tom signals a Equatorial Guinea throw-in in Nigeria's half.
36' Great play from Jose Machin to set up the goal.
38' Ademola Lookman with an assist there.
40' Free kick Equatorial Guinea.
40' In the minute 40, Nigeria needs to be cautious. Equatorial Guinea have an attacking throw-in.
40' Can Equatorial Guinea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?
41' Ball goes out of play for a Nigeria goal kick.
41' In the minute 41, Emilio Nsue (Equatorial Guinea) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.
41' Equatorial Guinea awarded a free kick in their own half.
42' Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.
43' In the minute 43, Throw-in for Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
44' Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
44' Equatorial Guinea awarded a free kick in their own half.
45' In the minute 45, Abongile Tom awards Nigeria a goal kick.
45' + 1 The fourth official's board shows 4 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
45' + 2 In the minute 45, Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half?
45' + 3 Moses Simon of Nigeria smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
45' + 3 Nigeria have been awarded a corner by Abongile Tom.
45' + 4 In the minute 45, Equatorial Guinea to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.
45' + 4 Abongile Tom signals a Equatorial Guinea throw-in in Nigeria's half.
45' Abongile Tom blows to end the first-half.
46' In the minute 46, Equatorial Guinea kick-off the second-half u- the match is underway again!
47' Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
47' Throw-in Nigeria.
48' In the minute 48, Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.
50' Equatorial Guinea's Pablo Ganet gets his shot away but it misses the target.
50' Nigeria have a goal kick.
50' In the minute 50, Goal kick for Equatorial Guinea at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
52' Nigeria drives forward and Alhassan Yusuf gets in a shot. Without netting, however.
52' Equatorial Guinea awarded a throw-in in their own half.
53' In the minute 53, Equatorial Guinea have been awarded a corner by Abongile Tom.
54' Nigeria's Zaidu Sanusi gets in a shot on goal at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara. But the effort is unsuccessful.
54' Nigeria's Ademola Lookman breaks free at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara. But the strike goes wide of the post.
54' In the minute 54, Equatorial Guinea have a goal kick.
55' Victor Osimhen for Nigeria drives towards goal at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara. But the finish is unsuccessful.
55' Abongile Tom signals a Nigeria throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half.
55' In the minute 55, Can Nigeria capitalize from this dangerous free kick?
57' Can Nigeria capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Equatorial Guinea's half?
58' Play has been interrupted briefly in Abidjan to check on Federico Bikoro, who is grimacing with pain.
59' In the minute 59, The match at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara is underway again.
59' Abongile Tom signals a free kick to Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
60' Equatorial Guinea to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.
60' In the minute 60, Equatorial Guinea's Federico Bikoro is back in action after a slight knock.
60' Can Equatorial Guinea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?
61' Abongile Tom signals a Nigeria throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half.
61' In the minute 61, Abongile Tom awards Equatorial Guinea a goal kick.
62' Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half?
62' Free kick in a good position for Nigeria!
64' In the minute 64, Attention is being given to Nigeria’s Alhassan Yusuf and play has been suspended briefly.
65' Abongile Tom has blown to resume play in Abidjan.
65' Zaidu Sanusi for Nigeria has been booked by Abongile Tom and receives a first yellow card.
66' In the minute 66, Alhassan Yusuf for Nigeria is back on the field again.
66' Nigeria's Ola Aina is on target but unsuccessful.
66' Abongile Tom signals a throw-in for Nigeria, close to Equatorial Guinea's area.
67' In the minute 67, Abongile Tom waits before resuming play because Alhassan Yusuf for Nigeria is still down.
68' The match in Abidjan is underway once more.
69' Jose Peseiro is making the team's 1 substitution at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara with Samuel Chukwueze replacing Moses Simon.
69' In the minute 69, Joe Aribo (Nigeria) has replaced the possibly injured Alhassan Yusuf.
70' Nigeria to take a throw-in in Equatorial Guinea territory.
73' The match is underway again.
74' In the minute 74, Ball safe as Nigeria is awarded a throw-in in their half.
74' Nigeria to take a throw-in in Equatorial Guinea territory.
75' Alejandro Bandeira is replacing Pablo Ganet for Equatorial Guinea at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
75' In the minute 75, Juan Micha (Equatorial Guinea) is making a 2 substitution, with Jose Nabil Ondo replacing Jannick Buyla.
76' Nigeria's Victor Osimhen misses with an attempt on goal.
76' Ball goes out of play for a Equatorial Guinea goal kick.
77' In the minute 77, Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea gets in a strike, but is off target.
77' Goal kick for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
77' Throw-in for Equatorial Guinea in their own half.
77' In the minute 77, Can Equatorial Guinea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nigeria's half?
78' Abongile Tom signals a Nigeria throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half.
79' Abongile Tom signals a Nigeria throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half.
79' In the minute 79, Equatorial Guinea awarded a free kick in their own half.
80' Equatorial Guinea to take a throw-in in Nigeria territory.
81' Nigeria are in shooting range from this free kick.
82' In the minute 82, Throw-in Equatorial Guinea.
83' Jose Peseiro is making the team's 3 substitution at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara with Bright Osayi-Samuel replacing Ola Aina.
83' Calvin Bassey is replacing Zaidu Sanusi for Nigeria at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
84' In the minute 84, Goal kick for Equatorial Guinea at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
85' Nigeria awarded a free kick in their own half.
85' Alejandro Bandeira (Equatorial Guinea) has received a first yellow card.
85' In the minute 85, Equatorial Guinea have a goal kick.
86' Juan Micha (Equatorial Guinea) is making a 3 substitution, with Santiago Eneme replacing Jose Machin.
87' Equatorial Guinea needs to be cautious. Nigeria have an attacking throw-in.
87' In the minute 87, Nigeria advance rapidly upfield but Abongile Tom blows for offside.
89' Can Nigeria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Equatorial Guinea's half?
89' Nigeria to take a throw-in in Equatorial Guinea territory.
89' In the minute 89, The match at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara has been interrupted briefly for a check on Iban Salvador, who is down injured.
90' Play has been resumed at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
90' Throw-in for Equatorial Guinea at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.