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Ivory Coast Clinches 2023 CAF AFCON Title: Talking Points from the Thrilling Showdown Against Nigeria”
Historic Triumph for Ivory Coast:
In a spectacular match at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, the hosts Ivory Coast secured a historic victory by defeating Nigeria 2-1, claiming the 2023 CAF AFCON championship.
The Elephants displayed resilience, coming back from a goal down to celebrate their triumph on home soil.
Troost-Ekong’s Leadership and Haller’s Decisive Goal:
PAOK and Nigeria captain, William Troost-Ekong, exemplified leadership by breaking the deadlock with a stunning header in the 38th minute.
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Despite Troost-Ekong’s third goal in the tournament, Franck Kessie’s equalizer in the 62nd minute leveled the playing field.
The climax came in the 81st minute when Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal for Ivory Coast.
Nigeria and Ivory Coast’s AFCON Encounter:
This marked the second meeting between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in the competition, with the Super Eagles having won the first encounter 1-0 during the group stages.
The Elephants had struggled to secure a victory against Nigeria at AFCON since the 2008 group stages, making this win particularly significant.
Overall, this encounter marked the eighth meeting between the two nations at AFCON, with three wins for each and two draws.
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Host Nation’s Triumph Since 2006:
Ivory Coast’s victory makes them the first host nation to reach and win the AFCON tournament final since Egypt in 2006.
According to CAF, the trend indicates that five out of the last six host nations reaching the final have emerged as tournament champions, with Nigeria in 2000 being the sole exception.
Nwabali’s Clean Sheet Streak Ends:
Despite Nigeria and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s impressive tournament performance, he failed to secure his fifth clean sheet.
The achievement eluded him, allowing Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams to shine with five clean sheets.
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In solution, it encapsulates the thrilling moments and significant milestones of the Ivory Coast vs. Nigeria AFCON final, showcasing the host nation’s triumph and the unfolding narratives of key players.
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