The Elephants of Ivory Coast came from the back to discomfort the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final of the 2023 CAF Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday 11 February, 2024.
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| Ivory Coast are AFCON winners for the third time. Photo: @CAF_Online |
At the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Nigeria took the lead through defender, William Troost-Ekong, with a header in the 36th minute, however, in the second 45 minutes, Ivory Coast levelled through Frank Kessie in the 62nd minute via a powerful header.
Sebastian Haller sealed victory for the tournament hosts in the 81st minute.
Ivory Coast have now won the AFCON three times, same as Nigeria.
HC: The Ivorians played with confidence, very beautiful! Kudos to the Super Eagles!!
