Ivory Coast Wins AFCON2023 as Host Nation
Ivory Coast made history by becoming the first country since Egypt in 2006 to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the host nation, following their thrilling victory over Nigeria on Sunday night.
Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for the Elephants once again, scoring the winning goal with just nine minutes left on the clock. The Borussia Dortmund player, who had also netted the semi-final winner after overcoming testicular cancer, flicked in Simon Adingra's cross with a deft touch to complete a remarkable second-half comeback and ignite wild celebrations in Abidjan.
Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for the Elephants once again, scoring the winning goal with just nine minutes left on the clock. The Borussia Dortmund player, who had also netted the semi-final winner after overcoming testicular cancer, flicked in Simon Adingra's cross with a deft touch to complete a remarkable second-half comeback and ignite wild celebrations in Abidjan.
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Nigeria had taken the lead through William Troost-Ekong's powerful header just before halftime, but Ivory Coast fought back strongly in the second half. Franck Kessie equalized in the 62nd minute before Haller's late heroics secured the victory for the Ivorians.
Despite a tumultuous journey to the final, which included their coach's departure after two group stage defeats, Ivory Coast showcased their resilience and quality to clinch their third continental title. This triumph marked a significant achievement for the West African nation, building on their previous AFCON victories in 1992 and 2015 and becoming the first host nation to claim the title since Egypt in 2006.
Nigeria had taken the lead through William Troost-Ekong's powerful header just before halftime, but Ivory Coast fought back strongly in the second half. Franck Kessie equalized in the 62nd minute before Haller's late heroics secured the victory for the Ivorians.
Despite a tumultuous journey to the final, which included their coach's departure after two group stage defeats, Ivory Coast showcased their resilience and quality to clinch their third continental title. This triumph marked a significant achievement for the West African nation, building on their previous AFCON victories in 1992 and 2015 and becoming the first host nation to claim the title since Egypt in 2006.
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