#AFCON2023: Ivory Coast makes history with spectacular host and win
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“Ivory Coast Celebrates Historic AFCON 2023 Host and Victory”
Ivory Coast pulled off an incredible comeback to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, besting Nigeria 2-1 in an exciting Abidjan final.
The Elephants’ victory as the tournament’s hosts was nothing short of miraculous, especially in light of their difficult road to the championship game after falling behind to the Super Eagles’ header from William Troost-Ekong.
In the knockout stages, they proved their tenacity with thrilling wins over Mali and Senegal, the reigning champions, highlighted by late equalizers that demonstrated the squad’s tenacity. AFCON
Ivory Coast players were behind after William Troost-Ekong’s strong header put the Super Eagles up against Nigeria in the decisive match.
But Franck Kessie’s crucial equalizer gave the Elephants new life and made Haller’s momentous play possible.
Ivory Coast had already been inspired by Haller’s comeback from testicular cancer, and his game-winning goal in the finale closed out his incredible tale.
Nine minutes remained when Haller, following a cross from Simon Adingra, connected with the ball and flicked it into the net with elegance and perfection. This caused wild celebrations throughout Abidjan and secured Ivory Coast’s third continental title.
The victory not only cemented Ivory Coast’s place in football history but also signalled a new era of strength and resilience for the West African nation.
SOURCE : citinewsroom.com
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