Gallant Super Eagles Loses AFCON Trophy To Ivory Coast

Despite a gallant display, the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to hosts Ivory Coast in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday.

The Nigerian team lost 1-2 to the host nation despite taking the lead through captain William Troost-Ekong who put Nigeria into the lead in the first half.

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But the Elephant of Cote D’ Ivoire fought back in the second half with an equalizer by Franck Kessie before Sebastian Haller sealed the victory.

The victory capped a remarkable tournament for the Elephant after a remarkable run to the final, which included the departure of coach Jean-Louis Gasset after two defeats in the group stage, the Ivorians clinched a third continental title with a deserved victory.