This page is now closed. Thank you for joining us. These were the updates as hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 in the AFCON 2023 final on Sunday, February 11:
This page is now closed. Thank you for joining us. These were the updates as hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 in the AFCON 2023 final on Sunday, February 11:
- Hosts Ivory Coast beat favourites Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
- The Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong headed his side into a half-time lead but Franck Kessie levelled with a header before Sebastian Haller poked home the winner.
- The Elephants recovered from two defeats at the group stage, which saw their manager depart before the knock-out rounds, to claim a third AFCON title.
- Ivory Coast beat DR Congo 1-0 in the semifinal thanks to Haller, who was starting his first game of the tournament.
- Nigeria needed penalties to beat South Africa, following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
- The Super Eagles striker and Africa Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen ends the tournament with only one goal.