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Ivory Coast international Max Alain Gradel has hailed his sides magnificent team spirit following their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
The Elephant triumphed over the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Stade Olympic Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. They came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 to clinch the title on home soil on Sunday night.
William Troost-Ekong headed home the opening goal in the first half of the much-anticipated encounter. The Super Eagles went to recess with the advantage.
Putting up a stellar performance, Ivory Coast came from a goal down to snatch a 2-1 win over their opponent to win the trophy.
Frank Kessie netted the equalizer before Sabastian Haller sealed the victory in the 81st minute mark.
“It was an amazing game between two top countries, so we are very happy to win this trophy because we wanted it more than everybody. Winning it at home makes it more special” he said after the game.
Asked about the secret behind their success, he said, “It’s all about the spirit of the team because we nearly exited at group stage after losing 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea but then, we managed to put the group together and managed to be very strong”
Ivory Coast international Max Alain Gradel has hailed his sides magnificent team spirit following their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
The Elephant triumphed over the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Stade Olympic Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. They came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 to clinch the title on home soil on Sunday night.
William Troost-Ekong headed home the opening goal in the first half of the much-anticipated encounter. The Super Eagles went to recess with the advantage.
Putting up a stellar performance, Ivory Coast came from a goal down to snatch a 2-1 win over their opponent to win the trophy.
Frank Kessie netted the equalizer before Sabastian Haller sealed the victory in the 81st minute mark.
“It was an amazing game between two top countries, so we are very happy to win this trophy because we wanted it more than everybody. Winning it at home makes it more special” he said after the game.
Asked about the secret behind their success, he said, “It’s all about the spirit of the team because we nearly exited at group stage after losing 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea but then, we managed to put the group together and managed to be very strong”