Team Ivoire became the champion of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, defeating team
The game took place in the Ivorian capital of Abidjan at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium.
Nigeria — Cote d’Ivoire — 1:2
The Nigerians opened the scoring in the match in the 38th minute thanks to a header into the top corner by William Trost-Ekong.
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After the break, the tournament hosts managed to equalize after a goal from Franck Kessier.
And the final point in the match was put by the forward of Borussia Dortmund Sebastien Allais. First, Simon Adingra beat Ola Aina at speed, crossed into the goalkeeper's area, where Allais was the first on the ball and kicked the ball into the Nigerian goal.
Recall that 24 national teams took part in the final part of the African Cup of Nations tournament. For the Ivorians, this is the third championship in the history of the tournament after victories in 1992 and 2015.
