Cote d'Ivoire vs Nigeria: Head coach Salomon Kolo warns against underestimation, says teams will put up a fight.
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Breaking news: Salomon Kolo predicts tough encounter for Cote d'Ivoire against Nigeria in World Cup
Hello, Naria Nenounos here, reporting for ANN. Today, we have breaking news from Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, where Salomon Kolo, the 39-year-old head coach of the Cote d'Ivoire national team, has made a bold prediction about their upcoming World Cup match against Nigeria.
According to Kolo, who was quoted by the West African News Agency (WANA), "We must not underestimate the Nigerians. They are a well-trained and determined team. We must play our best and put up a fight."
Kolo's comments come at a time when Cote d'Ivoire's chances of making it past the group stage in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia look slim. The Ivory Coast are currently ranked 46th in the world according to FIFA rankings, while Nigeria is ranked 25th.
The two teams will meet in Moscow on June 19th, which is expected to be a tough encounter for both teams. Cote d'Ivoire have struggled in recent years, failing to qualify for the World Cup in three of the last four editions, while Nigeria has been one of the most dominant teams in Africa over the past decade, having won several major tournaments including the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
In conclusion, I believe that this World Cup match between Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria will be a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to make a deep run in the competition. It promises to be an exciting game, with strong performances from both teams on display.
