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AFCON Drama: Nigeria and Ivory Coast Secure Final Spots After Penalty Shootouts

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Exciting matches in AFCON as Nigeria and Ivory Coast edge past opponents in penalty shootouts to reach the final showdown.

The Africa Cup of Nations provided intense drama as Nigeria and Ivory Coast secured their spots in the final after thrilling penalty shootouts. In a nail-biting match, Nigeria defeated South Africa in a 4-2 penalty victory, while Ivory Coast clinched a 1-0 win over DR Congo. The AFCON semifinals kept fans on the edge of their seats, leading to a highly anticipated final between the two African football powerhouses.

Meanwhile, Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for Ivory Coast with a crucial goal against DR Congo, propelling his team to the final. The stage is set for a blockbuster final as rivals Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire collide in what promises to be an epic match. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown between these two football giants as they compete for the AFCON title.

In the build-up to the final, both teams are gearing up for a clash of titans. The AFCON 2023 final is anticipated to be a fiercely contested battle between Nigeria and Ivory Coast as they fight for glory and the championship title. Stay tuned for intense football action and memorable moments as the AFCON final approaches.

This year's AFCON has been filled with excitement and surprises, setting the stage for an epic showdown between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in the highly anticipated final.

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Nigeria beat South Africa to reach AFCON final in penalty shootout ... (FRANCE 24)

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final ...

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AFCON: Nigeria beat South Africa in penalty shootout (RTE.ie)

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa 4-2 on penalties.

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Nigeria reach AFCON final after edging South Africa on penalties (CAFOnline.com)

Nigeria are through to the AFCON final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against South Africa with the Super Eagles prevailing 4-2 on penalties ...

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Ivory Coast 1-0 DR Congo: Host nation through to AFCON final after ... (Eurosport.com)

Ivory Coast have booked their place into the Africa Cup of Nations final after securing a 1-0 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday.

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Haller goal knocks out DR Congo, takes Ivory Coast into AFCON ... (FRANCE 24)

Sebastien Haller was the hero with the only goal of the game as hosts Ivory Coast beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 to win through to the final of ...

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LIVE: Nigeria vs South Africa – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up, team news and commentary as Nigeria face South Africa in the first CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal.

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AFCON 2023: Hosts Côte d'Ivoire defeat DR Congo, advance to final (Olympics)

Côte d'Ivoire is headed to play for a continental title after securing a 1-0 victory over DR Congo on Wednesday (7 February) at the CAF Africa Cup of ...

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TotalEnergies CAF AFCON semi-finals: Five things to look out for (CAFOnline.com)

The two semi final matches of the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations will be played on Wednesday in Bouake and Abidjan.

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LIVE: Ivory Coast vs DR Congo – CAF AFCON 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Hosts Ivory Coast take on the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the second semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

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AFCON: Haller strike sends hosts Ivory Coast to final (RTE.ie)

Sebastien Haller fired hosts Ivory Coast into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations and to within one match of the ultimate redemption after beating DR ...

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Rivals Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire collide in blockbuster AFCON final ... (CAFOnline.com)

A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees ...

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Nigeria set up AFCON final against hosts Ivory Coast (FRANCE 24)

Substitute forward Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played key roles as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in an Africa ...

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Nigeria beat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON final after ... (Anglo Celt)

Nigeria won 4-2 on penalties after a VAR-dominated semi-final showdown with South Africa.

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Watch AFCON 2023 football game soccer match Highlights Video ... (beIN SPORTS USA)

Nigeria and South Africa drew 1-1 in the Semi-finals of AFCON 2023, in a game that had to be decided in the penalty shootout, where the Super Eagles emerged ...

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Nigeria need penalties to book AFCON final place following late ... (The42)

The match finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast, who beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0, in the final on ...

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Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Hosts Ivory Coast to face ... (FRANCE 24)

Hosts Ivory Coast will face Nigeria for the first time in an AFCON final on Sunday. The Elephants booked their sport after beating the Democratic Republic ...

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Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa (FRANCE 24)

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final ...

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AFCON: Nigeria deserve 'very good victory', says Jose Peseiro after ... (Eurosport.com)

Nigeria will contest the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast after beating South Africa on penalties, and their head coach Jose Peseiro ...

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Nigeria beat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON final ... (Africanews English)

The sides were level at 1-1 after 120 minutes when Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali - who plays his club football for Chippa United in South Africa ...

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AFCON: South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says semi-final defeat ... (Eurosport.com)

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his side's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to Nigeria on penalties is "hard to accept".

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VIDEO | AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro Praises Nigeria's Key Virtue (beIN SPORTS USA)

The coach of the "Super Eagles" praised the key quality of his team that has allowed them to reach the decisive match after the semifinal against South ...

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Back from the dead: Cote d'Ivoire on verge of remarkable AFCON ... (Ahram Online)

Cote d'Ivoire's victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Wednesday leaves them just 90 minutes away from ...

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