Salomon Kalou's Ivory Coast were eliminated from the Olympics today after a 2-0 defeat by Nigeria.

In a clash between two of the strongest African football nations, it was the favourites Nigeria who progressed, courtesy of goals from Lokomotiv Moscow forward Peter Odemwingie and Victor Obinna.

Kalou played the full 90 minutes but could not do enough to inspire his side to victory, and will now return to England to join up with his Chelsea team-mates.

In four appearances in Beijing, Kalou scored two goals.