Nigeria vs Ivory Coast live updates: Africa Cup of Nations final result reaction after Haller seals comeback win

Follow live reaction to a stunning AFCON result as Ivory Coast came from behind to win the tournament on home soil
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Nigeria vs Ivory Coast live updates: Africa Cup of Nations final result reaction after Haller seals comeback win
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Adebayor brings out the trophy

Emmanuel Adebayor waves to the crowd as he brings the 2023 AFCON trophy out.

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Carnage on the field

Carnage on the field

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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.

Osimhen couldn't find the back of the net

Osimhen couldn't find the back of the net

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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.

Instant legend status

Instant legend status

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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.

Familiar feeling for Nigeria

Familiar feeling for Nigeria

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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.

Rare loss for Nigeria after scoring first

Rare loss for Nigeria after scoring first

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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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What a match!

What a match!

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Football was the winner today.

Honestly, the better team won.

I wish I were there!

Chasing that Kodak moment

Photographers are chasing Diakite as he runs around the stadium celebrating.

Ivory Coast join Africa's elite

Ivory Coast join Africa's elite

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Ivory Coast have become the fifth nation to win this tournament for a third time:

  • Egypt: 7 AFCON titles
  • Cameroon: 5
  • Ghana: 4
  • Ivory Coast: 3
  • Nigeria: 3

Nigeria beyond dejected

Nigeria beyond dejected

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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.

Historic turnaround

Historic turnaround

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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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Third AFCON title for Ivory Coast

Third AFCON title for Ivory Coast

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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.

Joy and despair

Joy and despair

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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.

This is wonderful for African football

This is wonderful for African football

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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.

IVORY COAST WIN 2023 AFCON

IVORY COAST WIN 2023 AFCON

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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!

Surely just seconds left...

Surely just seconds left...

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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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Ivory Coast nearly there

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!

Not much time left now

Not much time left now

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90+6' Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast

Just 90 seconds left. Nigeria are throwing everything forward.

I love this game

I love this game

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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!

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