Former Cote d’Ivoire forward, Salomon Kalou has warned his country’s national team, the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire to be wary of the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ivory Coast is drawn in Group A with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The two teams will clash at the Alhassan Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18.
Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau are the two other teams in Group A.
According to Kalou, the Super Eagles a dangerous opponent and posited that the group will be a difficult one.
“Firstly, it’s a group made up of very good teams, starting with Nigeria which is a very dangerous side. At each AFCON, the Super Eagles show great potential,” Kalou told CAFonline.
“During the last edition, Equatorial Guinea did well, and Guinea Bissau may be the surprise of the group.
“We will have to respect all the teams and above all, win the first match to start the competition well, because that is where everything starts from.”
Cote d’Ivoire will host the 34th edition of the AFCON finals from January 13 to February 11, 2024.