Ivory Coast Officially Crowned 2023 African Cup Of Nations After Beating Nigeria 2-1

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Ivory Coast won the 2023 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday after beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final.

Nigeria’s skipper William Troost-Ekong gave his team the lead with a well-executed header seven minutes before halftime at Alassane Ouattara Stadium.

Ivory Coast pushed on and they equalized in the 62nd minute when Franck Kessie headed home a Simon Adingra corner at the backpost

Goals from Sebastien Haller sealed the victory for Ivory Coast, capping off a fairy tale tournament for the nation.


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