AFCON 2023: Tinubu, Sports Minister proud of Super Eagles’ silver medal
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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.
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.
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.
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.