Golden Eaglets and Cote d’Ivoire are scoreless after the first 45 minutes of action.
The Ivorians put the defending champions on the back foot for most of the first half.
They created the most chances but could not take them.
Nigeria were most dangerous on the counter.
In the 32nd minute, striker Abdulmuiz Adeleke broke clear of goal but his final shot target not by much.
The second half will be a lot more open as both teams go for broke.