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[caption id="attachment_967038" align="alignnone" width="300"] Nigeria vs Cote d'Ivoire[/caption]
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament final is set for kick-off at 8 pm in Abidjan.
The battle to be crowned Champions is between Nigeria and host nation Cote d’Ivoire.
The encounter between the Super Eagles and the Elephants will be played at the iconic Stade Olympique Alassane Ouatarra.
In the buildup to kick-off, there has been an electrifying closing ceremony at the Stadium.
The closing ceremony was lit! ? #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023Final pic.twitter.com/R78CfZTIYa
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
Ahead of kick-off in the next hour, coaches for both national teams have named their respective starting elevens.
While Nigeria aims to lift a fourth Africa Cup of Nations trophy, this will be a third triumph for Cote d’Ivoire.
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One last #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 lineup! ?#NGRCIV | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023Final pic.twitter.com/WqOqwkSqW6
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
We are fast approaching kick-off at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouatarra. Which country will be crowned Champions?
First Half:
1' We are off at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouatarra as Nigeria kicks us off for this mouthwatering contest. The stadium is packed to capacity for this final.
3' It's been a very lively opening few minutes as both national teams push to take early control of the contest.
5' Fouls here and there as the game gradually shapes up.
8' It's now Ivory Coast dominating the game and causing all the troubles.
12' Ivory Coast must be careful at the back as Nigeria have set to to take advantage of the counter-attack.
15' Good game so far. Fair play to the two national teams.
20' Nigeria 0-0 Ivory Coast. Still, a lot to play for in this final.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the man himself. ?#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023Final | @didierdrogba pic.twitter.com/gpVMxsfy43
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
25' A temporary hold-up after a clash between Ndicka and Victor Osimhen.
27' Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is shown a red card after an uproar on the touchline.
30' It's still the Ivorians enjoying the lion's share of possession. Can they make it count? We will found out after the cooling break.
33' Simon Adingra with chance, fires a shot at goal but Stanley Nwabali make a good save to keep Nigeria in the game.
35' Goal!!!!!! Nigeria have taken the lead against the run of play. A strong header from defender Troost-Ekong.
40' Five minutes after taking the lead, Nigeria have conceded the possession game to Ivory Coast. The Elephants must up their chance-creation.
44' Victor Osimhen appears to have a problem with his thigh. The game is stopped for him to receive medical attention.
45' We will do four minutes of additional time.
45+4 The referee has brought the first half to an end. We are back in 15 minutes for the second half.
Second Half:
46' We are back underway for the second half. Will there be more goals?
48’ Ivory Coast come very close to scoring but the defense stands strong. Great start to the second 45 minutes by the Elephants.
52’ Max Gradel is on the pitch and in agony. The referee has called for medical support for the veteran who is happy to continue the game.
56’ Loud penalty shouts from the home fans but referee waves play on.
60’ Still, the one goal from the first half separating the two countries.
61’ A strike from range almost finds the back of the net but Stanley Nwabali saves. It’s a corner kick.
62’ Goal!!! Frank Kessie scores to restore parity to the game.
67’ The battle lines are now drawn. Both national teams fighting for the second goal to take the lead.
70’ What a game we are having. End to end action. Amazing final.
78’ Nigeria with more changes as we head into the last 10 minutes of the final.
80’ Goal!! Ivory Coast have come from behind to take a 2-1 lead. It’s Sebastienne Halle with the goal.
90’ Nigeria has dominated the game since going behind. Unfortunately, the Super Eagles still trail the host nation.
90+1 We are playing seven minutes of additional time.
90+7 It's all over. Ivory Coast has won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament final is set for kick-off at 8 pm in Abidjan.
The battle to be crowned Champions is between Nigeria and host nation Cote d’Ivoire.
The encounter between the Super Eagles and the Elephants will be played at the iconic Stade Olympique Alassane Ouatarra.
In the buildup to kick-off, there has been an electrifying closing ceremony at the Stadium.
The closing ceremony was lit! ? #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023Final pic.twitter.com/R78CfZTIYa
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
Ahead of kick-off in the next hour, coaches for both national teams have named their respective starting elevens.
While Nigeria aims to lift a fourth Africa Cup of Nations trophy, this will be a third triumph for Cote d’Ivoire.
? ???????? ?? ?
One last #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 lineup! ?#NGRCIV | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023Final pic.twitter.com/WqOqwkSqW6
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
We are fast approaching kick-off at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouatarra. Which country will be crowned Champions?
First Half:
1' We are off at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouatarra as Nigeria kicks us off for this mouthwatering contest. The stadium is packed to capacity for this final.
3' It's been a very lively opening few minutes as both national teams push to take early control of the contest.
5' Fouls here and there as the game gradually shapes up.
8' It's now Ivory Coast dominating the game and causing all the troubles.
12' Ivory Coast must be careful at the back as Nigeria have set to to take advantage of the counter-attack.
15' Good game so far. Fair play to the two national teams.
20' Nigeria 0-0 Ivory Coast. Still, a lot to play for in this final.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the man himself. ?#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023Final | @didierdrogba pic.twitter.com/gpVMxsfy43
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 11, 2024
25' A temporary hold-up after a clash between Ndicka and Victor Osimhen.
27' Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is shown a red card after an uproar on the touchline.
30' It's still the Ivorians enjoying the lion's share of possession. Can they make it count? We will found out after the cooling break.
33' Simon Adingra with chance, fires a shot at goal but Stanley Nwabali make a good save to keep Nigeria in the game.
35' Goal!!!!!! Nigeria have taken the lead against the run of play. A strong header from defender Troost-Ekong.
40' Five minutes after taking the lead, Nigeria have conceded the possession game to Ivory Coast. The Elephants must up their chance-creation.
44' Victor Osimhen appears to have a problem with his thigh. The game is stopped for him to receive medical attention.
45' We will do four minutes of additional time.
45+4 The referee has brought the first half to an end. We are back in 15 minutes for the second half.
Second Half:
46' We are back underway for the second half. Will there be more goals?
48’ Ivory Coast come very close to scoring but the defense stands strong. Great start to the second 45 minutes by the Elephants.
52’ Max Gradel is on the pitch and in agony. The referee has called for medical support for the veteran who is happy to continue the game.
56’ Loud penalty shouts from the home fans but referee waves play on.
60’ Still, the one goal from the first half separating the two countries.
61’ A strike from range almost finds the back of the net but Stanley Nwabali saves. It’s a corner kick.
62’ Goal!!! Frank Kessie scores to restore parity to the game.
67’ The battle lines are now drawn. Both national teams fighting for the second goal to take the lead.
70’ What a game we are having. End to end action. Amazing final.
78’ Nigeria with more changes as we head into the last 10 minutes of the final.
80’ Goal!! Ivory Coast have come from behind to take a 2-1 lead. It’s Sebastienne Halle with the goal.
90’ Nigeria has dominated the game since going behind. Unfortunately, the Super Eagles still trail the host nation.
90+1 We are playing seven minutes of additional time.
90+7 It's all over. Ivory Coast has won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.