With the pairings set to be decided on Tuesday, the former Super Eagles midfielder hopes Gernot Rohr’s men avoid the Elephants in the group stage
Playing against Cote d’Ivoire does not come easy, according to former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal who hopes Gernot Rohr’s men avoid the Elephants in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations draw.
Having been seeded in Pot 1 alongside hosts Cameroon and defending champions Algeria, the Super Eagles could face Patrice Beaumelle’s men, Ghana, Egypt or Mali as Caf will see the 24 participating teams assembled into six groups of four teams each.
In the history of the competition, Nigeria have met Cote d’Ivoire on six occasions: winning twice, losing twice and settling for a draw two times.