- The Super Eagles were looking to lift the trophy for the fourth time in their history.
- Jose Peseiro’s men took the lead in the first half through William Troost-Ekong’s header.
The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
At the Olympic stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday, the Ivorians defeated the Eagles 2-1.
The Ivorians saw off the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a tense 2-1 defeat.
Two strikes from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller were enough to see off Troost-Ekong’s opener.
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