Sebastian Haller’s goal which came in the 78th minute turned out to be the determinant of AFCON2023 Champion as the hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 to become African Champions.
Earlier, Nigerian team The Red Eagle’s captain William Trust Ekong’s goal put his side in the lead despite the dominance displayed by the Elephants right from the start up to the end.
However, Stephen Kessie levelled the scoreline after the break with a header reviving trophy hopes for the Elephants.
The hosts capitalized on home support and seniority of their players to lift the continental trophy for the third time having won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1992 and 2015, and has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times, in 2006, 2010, and 2014.