May 14, 2026

Nigeria to Face Ivory Coast in Africa Cup of Nations Final

By Yusuf Abubakar

The stage is set for an epic showdown as the Super Eagles of Nigeria gear up to face hosts Ivory Coast in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday.

Nigeria secured their spot in the final after a thrilling semi-final encounter against South Africa, where substitute Kelechi Iheanacho emerged as the hero, securing a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout.

The match was filled with tension and excitement, showcasing the resilience and determination of the Super Eagles to clinch victory.

Meanwhile, hosts Cote d’Ivoire booked their place in the final with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sebastien Haller proved to be the hero for the Ivorians, firing in the decisive goal to propel his team to victory.

The final showdown promises to be a fiercely contested battle, with both teams eager to lift the prestigious AFCON trophy.

Nigeria will be looking to replicate their success from the group stage, where they secured a victory over Ivory Coast with Troost-Ekong scoring the deciding penalty.

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