LIVE: Nigeria vs Ivory Coast – CAF AFCON 2023 final

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Could one of sports great comebacks seal one of the greatest redemptions

Haller was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and may have just sealed the trophy for his side who were nearly eliminated after two defeats in their group.

82 minutes: Nigeria 1-2  Ivory Coast

Osimhen and Fofana hurt

The Nigerian striker and the Ivorian midfielder rise in the air to challenge for the ball.

Osimhen goes down first and Fofana lands on top of him.

A double change for Nigeria as they receive treatment.

Iwobi is on for Yufu. Lookman is replaced by Iheanacho.

78 minutes: Nigeria 1-1 Ivory Coast


  • Ivory Coast’s goal celebrations

    Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Final - Nigeria v Ivory Coast - Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, Ivory Coast - February 11, 2024 Ivory Coast's Franck Kessie celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
    Franck Kessie celebrates [Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters]
    Ivory Coast 's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Nigeria and Coast, at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
    Franck Kessie [Themba Hadebe/AP]
    Ivory Coast 's Franck Kessie, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Nigeria and Coast, at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
    Franck Kessie, right, celebrates with teammates [Themba Hadebe/AP]
    Ivory Coast 's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Nigeria and Coast, at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
    Franck Kessie [Themba Hadebe/AP]
  • 10m ago
     (21:41 GMT)

    Cooling break

    The drinks and words of wisdom are passed to the players – potentially for one final time in this tournament.

    Or will we be heading to extra time?

    75 minutes: Nigeria 1-1 Ivory Coast

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