Oborevwori congratulates Super Eagles despite AFCON loss
Sheriff Oborevwori
Ivory Coast Sport News
Afcon final: Fae hails Ivory Coast's 'miracle survivors' as hosts beat Nigeria
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae hailed his "miracle survivors" after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in tournament history to win the Africa Cup of Nations, beating favourites Nigeria in Sunday's final.
Ivory Coast AFCON triumph ‘more than a fairytale’ for coach Fae
Ivory Coast’s French coach Emerse Fae shouts instructions to his players from the touchline during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Home victory a fitting end to Cup of Nations success story
ABIDJAN : Success for the home team in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final ensured a storybook ending to a riveting tournament, with the Ivory Coast celebrating success both on and off the field.
Haller's late goal seals Ivory Coast win over Nigeria in AFCON final
Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -- who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -- rose to head in the opener late in the first half.
Reps hail Super Eagles performance at
Nigeria’s defender William Troost-Ekong celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. (Photo by DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO / AFP)
Sebastien Haller Hits Winner As Ivory Coast Beat Nigeria To Take AFCON Title
Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -- who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -- rose to head in the opener late in the first half.