Equatorial Guinea inflicted Ivory Coast’s heaviest defeat on home soil at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night, following their 4-0 win at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe.
The victory saw Nzalang Nacional top Group A, while the Elephants currently sit in third position on the log.
The hosts got the game off to a bright start and held most of the ball during the first 10 minutes. As the dust settled at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, Ivory Coast began playing more constructively which pushed Equatorial Guinea on the edge of their own box.
Equatorial Guinea attacked in sporadic moments and looked to hit the home team on the break at every chance. Nevertheless, the Ivorian’s energy appeared to have been a problem for their counterparts.
In a moment that stunned supporters at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, Pablo Ganet doubled his nation’s advantage with a stunning free-kick effort in the 73rd minute.
Then, Equatorial Guinea took advantage of a dejected Ivory Coast outfit two minutes later as Nsue capped off a swift counter-attacking move en-route to goal.
After yet another damaging transitional move toward the end of the game, Jannick Buyla added Equatorial Guinea’s fourth in the 88th minute.