Ivory Coast Secures Historic Win against Nigeria, Claiming 2-1 Victory in 2023 AFCON Finals
Ivory Coast celebrated their third AFCON victory, marking a historic achievement for the team and solidifying their status as football powerhouses in Africa and their first since 2015. Only Ghana, Cameroon, and Egypt have won the tournament more often.
On Sunday, the Elephants of Ivory Coast secured victory in the 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations final, defeating Nigeria's Super Eagles 2-1. Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller's goals sealed the win, overcoming Troost-Ekong's opener.
The match, which drew football fans from around the world, showcased the talent and determination of both teams as they battled for the prestigious title.
The Elephants' remarkable turnaround from near elimination to continental kings is a testament to their resilience, soaring to AFCON glory despite a shaky start.
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Ivory Coast lost two of their three group-stage games, the last of which was a 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea. They promptly sacked head coach Jean-Louis Gasset, even though they scraped into the knockout phase as one of the best third-placed teams. Assistant Emerse Fae took over as interim manager and incredibly managed to guide his team through the knockouts all the way to the final.
Facing Ivory Coast in the final were Nigeria, who previously defeated the Elephants 1-0 in the group phase. The Super Eagles, consistently strong throughout the tournament, relied on a penalty shootout to overcome 10-man South Africa in the semifinals following impressive victories, including a 2-0 triumph over Cameroon, among the pre-tournament favorites.
Ivory Coast celebrated their third AFCON victory, marking a historic achievement for the team and solidifying their status as football powerhouses in Africa and their first since 2015. Only Ghana, Cameroon, and Egypt have won the tournament more often.
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