In a gripping showdown at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced off against the Ivory Coast in the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Nigeria ultimately succumbed to a 1-2 defeat against the host nation.
The match witnessed an early lead for the Eagles, courtesy of a goal by their captain, William Troost-Ekong, in the first half. However, the resilient Ivorian side fought back fiercely, leveling the score with an equalizer by Franck Kessie in the second half.
The tension escalated as Sebastian Haller sealed the victory for the Ivory Coast with another goal, dashing Nigeria's hopes of clinching the AFCON title.
