Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win Afcon 2023

  • Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier holds the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after the hosts beat Nigeria 2-1 at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. AFP
    Ivory Coast defender Serge Aurier holds the Africa Cup of Nations trophy after the hosts beat Nigeria 2-1 at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. AFP
  • President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara, centre, lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy as he celebrates with the team after Sunday's final. AFP
    President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara, centre, lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy as he celebrates with the team after Sunday's final. AFP
  • Sebastien Haller, who scored an 81st-minute winner to clinch a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the Afcon final, looks at the Africa Cup of Nations trophy during the presentation ceremony. AFP
    Sebastien Haller, who scored an 81st-minute winner to clinch a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the Afcon final, looks at the Africa Cup of Nations trophy during the presentation ceremony. AFP
  • President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. AFP
    President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara lifts the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. AFP
  • Ivory Coast forward Max-Alain Gradel, right, and teammate Simon Adingra kiss the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on the podium. AFP
    Ivory Coast forward Max-Alain Gradel, right, and teammate Simon Adingra kiss the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on the podium. AFP
  • President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe, left, President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara, centre, and president of Fifa Gianni Infantino hold the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. AFP
    President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe, left, President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara, centre, and president of Fifa Gianni Infantino hold the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. AFP
  • Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller poses with First Lady of Ivory Coast Dominique Ouattara. AFP
    Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller poses with First Lady of Ivory Coast Dominique Ouattara. AFP
  • Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen speaks with President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final. AFP
    Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen speaks with President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final. AFP
  • An Ivorian supporter celebrates. AFP
    An Ivorian supporter celebrates. AFP
  • Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka, right, heads the ball during the final. AFP
    Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka, right, heads the ball during the final. AFP
  • Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller scores his team's second goal in the 81st minute to complete a 2-1 comeback win over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final. AFP
    Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller scores his team's second goal in the 81st minute to complete a 2-1 comeback win over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final. AFP
  • Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring his team's second goal. AFP
    Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring his team's second goal. AFP
  • Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, left, fights for the ball with Nigeria's Alex Iwobi. AFP
    Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, left, fights for the ball with Nigeria's Alex Iwobi. AFP
  • Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie celebrates scoring his team's equaliser. AFP
    Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie celebrates scoring his team's equaliser. AFP
  • Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal. AFP
    Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal. AFP
  • Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong holds the Golden Ball award while standing next to President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe during prize giving ceremony. AFP
    Nigeria defender William Troost-Ekong holds the Golden Ball award while standing next to President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe during prize giving ceremony. AFP
  • Nigeria's Victor Osimhen. Reuters
    Nigeria's Victor Osimhen. Reuters
  • Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae. AFP
    Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae. AFP
  • An Ivory Coast fan inside the stadium before the match. Reuters
    An Ivory Coast fan inside the stadium before the match. Reuters
  • A Nigeria fan waits for the start of the Africa Cup of Nations final match. AP
    A Nigeria fan waits for the start of the Africa Cup of Nations final match. AP