Ivory Coast Wins African Cup of Nations, Defeats Nigeria 2-1 in Final

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Ivory Coast claimed the African Cup of Nations title by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final held yesterday.

The tournament took place in Ivory Coast, with the final match showcasing a thrilling contest.

Nigeria opened the scoring in the 38th minute, finishing the first half with a 1-0 lead.

However, Ivory Coast made a strong comeback in the second half, scoring two goals in the 62nd and 81st minutes. Nigeria failed to respond with any goals in the second half.

With this 2-1 victory, Ivory Coast secured their third African Cup of Nations title.

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