Hosts Cote d’Ivoire have emerged winners of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-1 win over Nigeria in the final match at the Stade Alassane Ouattara, Ebimpe, Abidjan on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Goals from Frank Yannick Kessie and Sebastian Haller helped the hosts secure the 2-1 comeback win in the game William Trust-Ekong had initially put the Nigerians ahead.<\/p>\n
Cote d’Ivoire started the match the brightest creating openings and having lion share of ball possession.<\/p>\n
In the 34th minute, Simon Adingra received a precise pass in the box and took the shot early. The ball head inside the right post, but Stanley Nwabali showed off his skills and made a brilliant save to deny him.<\/p>\n
Against the run of play, the Super Eagles took the lead in the 38th minute. William Troost-Ekong headed the ball toward goal from close-range and it went into the roof of the net to leave the goalkeeper helpless.<\/p>\n
Four minutes into the second half, Max Gradel was first to the rebound but his shot was blocked.<\/p>\n
In the 62nd minute, the host country equalised. Franck Kessie met a corner kick and displayed his eye for goal as he coolly planted a header from close range into the right side of the goal.<\/p>\n
With nine minutes before the end of the game, Simon Adingra sent a precise lofted cross into the box. Sebastien Haller latched on to it and finished with a quick shot into the top right corner. The goalkeeper had no chance.<\/p>\n
The host hold on to the lead and claimed their third title, equaling the record of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Ivorian coach, Emerse Fae shrugged off his disapointment of not winning the title as a player to claim the title as a coach.<\/p>\n
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