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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Haller seals 2-1 Cup of Nations final win for Ivory Coast over Nigeria
ABIDJAN : Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal nine minutes from the end as hosts Ivory Coast came from behind to claim a third Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday.
Goals Galore At 2024 AFCON, But Trend May Not Continue In Final
The Africa Cup of Nations has produced a record 116 goals with two matches to go, but history suggests the final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Sunday could be a low-scoring affair. There have been only 10 goals in the past 10 finals of the African football showpiece, and six of those came in just two title deciders. Hosts Tunisia defeated Morocco 2-1 in 2004 and Cameroon came from behind against Mohamed Salah-inspired Egypt 13 years later to succeed by the same score.
Roberto de Zerbi: Brighton dropping too many points
Roberto de Zerbi admitted depleted Brighton are dropping too many Premier League points following a frustrating 0-0 draw with Wolves.
The best young players to watch out for at AFCON 2023
In recent years, Football has witnessed a changing of the guard. From the ending of the Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo era to the rise of Victor Osimhen, younger players have either stepped into the vacuum left by the exit of older, more established stars or simply seized their opportunity.
AFCON hosts Ivory Coast without Haller for opening game
Ivory Coast’s French coach Jean-Louis Gasset speaks during a press conference at the Palais de la Culture in Abidjan on January 12, 2024 on the eve of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau. (Photo by SIA KAMBOU / AFP)
Hosts Ivory Coast leave Zaha out of African Cup of Nations squad
Ivory Coast's Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha has not been called up by coach Jean-Louis Gasset in the country's 27-man African Cup of Nations squad which was named on Thursday.
Danny Welbeck strikes late as Brighton rescue draw at Crystal Palace
Danny Welbeck headed home late in the second half to earn Brighton a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.