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Emmanuel Adebayor waves to the crowd as he brings the 2023 AFCON trophy out.
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It's going crazy. Loads of fans, officials, and random people are on the pitch.
Jean Michael Seri is bowing to Max Gradel and Serge Aurier.
Fans are boogying in the stands.
A little out of shot, Nigeria's entire squad stands sullenly watching the celebrations.
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Victor Osimhen took 24 shots in this tournament but scored only one goal.
Since 2010, only one player has taken as many shots and recorded as poor a conversion rate at this tournament, Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan with 25 shots and one goal in 2013.
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Emerse Faé has become the first manager to win the Africa Cup of Nations without starting the tournament as head coach of his team.
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Nigeria is now tied with Ghana for the dubious honour of most AFCON final defeats. Each nation have been runners-up at this tournament five times.
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Nigeria came into this match unbeaten in their past 22 AFCON games when scoring first, a streak dating back to 2010.
No longer, after Troost-Ekong's first-half goal was overtaken.
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Football was the winner today.
Honestly, the better team won.
I wish I were there!
Photographers are chasing Diakite as he runs around the stadium celebrating.
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Ivory Coast have become the fifth nation to win this tournament for a third time:
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Is there a name for the emotions Nigeria must be feeling right now. Dejection? Depression? Despondency? All of the above, maybe.
Victor Osimhen is sitting motionless, speechless.
Ola Aina is gazing into the middle distance simultaneously with incredible intensity and no intensity at all.
You wouldn't wish these feelings on your worst enemy.
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This place is going absolutely crazy. Three weeks ago Ivory Coast were embarrassed 4-0 by Equatorial Guinea and now they are champions of Africa.
This is a fitting end to a weird and wonderful tournament. Same time next year? I’m off to join the party.
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Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time, drawing them level with Nigeria's three titles.
Ivory Coast's previous triumphs came in 1992 and 2015.
This is the first time the hosts have won this tournament since Egypt did so in 2006.
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Wild celebrations all around the stadium. The Ivory Coast players have now gathered together and are pointing to the sky with both hands as they kneel.
Nigeria's players look absolutely dejected on their bench.
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Outstanding. Great viewing. I know so many people who are watching this.
Rightfully so. AFCON should be as big as the Euros.
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That's it! The referee blows for full time and Ivory Coast have completed a miraculous story to win this tournament after nearly not qualifying for the knockout stage!
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90+8' Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast
We've played the minimum of seven additional minutes now. We're into added time on stoppage time..
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90+7' Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast win a free kick and they celebrate like they've just scored a goal! The crowd can sense it's coming now!
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90+6' Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast
Just 90 seconds left. Nigeria are throwing everything forward.
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90+4' Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast
It's crazy, this sport.
One team sits back all game yet in the final 10 minutes look so dangerous.
I love football so much.
Don't we all, Frank!