Haller strikes to deliver AFCON glory for Ivory Coast
Sebastien Haller inspired hosts Ivory Coast to their third Africa Cup of Nations title with a late winner to seal a 2-1 comeback win over Nigeria in Abidjan.
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Ivory Coast ‘united’ and one match away from Africa Cup of Nations glory
Hosts Ivory Coast will continue to draw strength from adversity as they seek to complete one of the great Africa Cup of Nations comebacks against Nigeria in Abidjan on Sunday.
We’re prepared for ‘tough’ match against Elephants – Ahmed Musa
Super Eagles team captain, Ahmed Musa, has declared that they are prepared to face a hostile crowd and tough match against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire today in Abidjan.
Nigeria's Sanusi a doubt for Cup of Nations final
ABIDJAN : Nigeria left back Zaidu Sanusi will undergo a fitness test later on Saturday to decide whether he can return to the team for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast, coach Jose Peseiro said.
Stanley Nwabali’s rise from obscurity to Super Eagles hero
Stanley Nwabali shows off his man of the match award after Nigeria eliminated South Africa from the AFCON. Photo: AFP
FG promises reception, rewards for Super Eagles
Vice President, Kashim Shettima (centre), celebrating with Super Eagles and their officials in their dressing room after Wednesday’s semifinal victory over South Africa.
Nigeria beat South Africa to reach AFCON final in penalty shootout thriller
The match finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who meet later, in the final on Sunday.