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Ivory Coast Triumphs in 2023 AFCON, Securing Third Title

In a dramatic final against Nigeria, Ivory Coast clinches its third Africa Cup of Nations title, sparking widespread celebrations.

Overview

  • Ivory Coast won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in a dramatic final.
  • The victory marks Ivory Coast's third AFCON title and the first win by any host nation since Egypt in 2006.
  • Sebastien Haller, who returned to play after battling testicular cancer, scored the winning goal.
  • The team's journey to victory included overcoming early setbacks, including the sacking of their coach.
  • The win has sparked jubilant celebrations among Ivorians, both in Ivory Coast and in the diaspora.