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AFCON 2023: Nigeria and Ivory Coast Reach Exciting Final

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Exciting updates from the AFCON 2023 semi-finals and final showdown between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

In the latest AFCON 2023 updates, Nigeria triumphed over South Africa in a thrilling penalty shootout to secure a spot in the final. On the other side, Ivory Coast defeated DR Congo to set up a grand finale against Nigeria. The tournament saw intense clashes and dramatic moments that kept fans at the edge of their seats. Nigeria's goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and Ivory Coast's hero Sebastien Haller delivered standout performances that led their teams to the final. The final match promises to be a nail-biting showdown full of excitement and anticipation.

On the personal front, Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae emerged as key figures in their teams' successful journey to the final. Kelechi's decisive goal and Fae's coaching prowess played vital roles in their respective teams' victories. As the AFCON 2023 final approaches, the focus is on these individuals who have showcased exceptional talent and leadership throughout the tournament. Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of AFCON 2023 as Nigeria and Ivory Coast battle for glory and the coveted title.

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Nigeria beat South Africa to reach AFCON final in penalty shootout ... (FRANCE 24)

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final ...

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Rivals Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire collide in blockbuster AFCON final ... (CAFOnline.com)

A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees ...

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Nigeria reach AFCON final after edging South Africa on penalties (CAFOnline.com)

Nigeria are through to the AFCON final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against South Africa with the Super Eagles prevailing 4-2 on penalties ...

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LIVE: Nigeria vs South Africa – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up, team news and commentary as Nigeria face South Africa in the first CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal.

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Ivory Coast 1-0 DR Congo: Host nation through to AFCON final after ... (Eurosport.com)

Ivory Coast have booked their place into the Africa Cup of Nations final after securing a 1-0 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday.

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LIVE: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Hosts Ivory Coast take on the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the second semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

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Watch AFCON 2023 Highlights: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo (beIN SPORTS USA)

Hosts Ivory Coast secured a spot in the grand final by defeating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0 and will face Nigeria.

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AFCON 2023: Hosts Côte d'Ivoire defeat DR Congo, advance to final (Olympics)

Côte d'Ivoire is headed to play for a continental title after securing a 1-0 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday (7 February) at the CAF Africa Cup of ...

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Nwabali's shootout heroics against South Africa send Nigeria to ... (The Guardian)

Stanley Nwabali, the Nigeria goalkeeper, saved two penalties in a dramatic shootout against South Africa which his side won 4-2, following a 1-1 draw.

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Ivory Coast run to AFCON final 'like a dream' for coach Fae (FRANCE 24)

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae described his team's achievement in winning through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations as being "like a dream" after the ...

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Haller goal knocks out DR Congo, takes Ivory Coast into AFCON ... (FRANCE 24)

Sebastien Haller was the hero with the only goal of the game as hosts Ivory Coast beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 to win through to the final of ...

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Watch AFCON 2023 football game soccer match Highlights Video ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

Nigeria and South Africa drew 1-1 in the Semi-finals of AFCON 2023, in a game that had to be decided in the penalty shootout, where the Super Eagles emerged ...

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Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa (FRANCE 24)

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final ...

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AFCON: Nigeria deserve 'very good victory', says Jose Peseiro after ... (Eurosport.com)

Nigeria will contest the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast after beating South Africa on penalties, and their head coach Jose Peseiro ...

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Nigeria beat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON final ... (Africanews English)

The sides were level at 1-1 after 120 minutes when Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali - who plays his club football for Chippa United in South Africa ...

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Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Hosts Ivory Coast to face ... (FRANCE 24)

Hosts Ivory Coast will face Nigeria for the first time in an AFCON final on Sunday. The Elephants booked their sport after beating the Democratic Republic ...

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AFCON: South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says semi-final defeat ... (Eurosport.com)

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his side's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to Nigeria on penalties is "hard to accept".

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VIDEO | AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro Praises Nigeria's Key Virtue (beIN SPORTS USA)

The coach of the "Super Eagles" praised the key quality of his team that has allowed them to reach the decisive match after the semifinal against South ...

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Nigerians taunt South Africans with Tyla's song Water after Afcon ... (Yahoo News Australia)

In the clip, the Super Eagles fans taunt their rivals by pouring liquid over their bodies while singing the hit Water by South African singer Tyla.

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Back from the dead: Cote d'Ivoire on verge of remarkable AFCON ... (Ahram Online)

Cote d'Ivoire's victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Wednesday leaves them just 90 minutes away from ...

Brilliant Speech by Kessié Upon Reaching the AFCON Final with ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

The 'President' recalled the bitterest moments that Ivory Coast had to live through in this AFCON and how they went from that abyss to almost touching the ...

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Côte d'Ivoire on course for Third TotalEnergies CAF AFCON title (CAFOnline.com)

Côte d'Ivoire's quest for a third TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations title was given a major boost after a Sebastian Haller goal helped secure a ...

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Ivory Coast Make History as The Host of The AFCON (beIN SPORTS USA)

After a tough encounter against DR Congo, Ivory Coast has become the first host nation to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations since Egypt in 2006.

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AFCON 2023 Final: Nigeria v Côte d'Ivoire - preview, schedule and ... (Olympics)

Nigeria's Super Eagles will battle hosts Côte d'Ivoire to decide who will be crowned men's champions of Africa. Find out more about the final and where to ...

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DR Congo miss out on another TotalEnergies CAF AFCON final (CAFOnline.com)

D.R Congo's dream of reaching the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 is over after losing to host Cotê d'Ivoire 1-0 at ...

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When is the Africa Cup of Nations final? Time, date and venue ... (Eurosport.com)

Nigeria will be looking to win a fourth AFCON title after edging out South Africa with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, ...

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Haller becomes Ivory Coast 'fulcrum' in time for AFCON glory - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

The Ivory Coast have had to wait to enjoy Sebastien Haller's impact at international level, but after overcoming his cancer diagnosis and recent injury ...

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