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William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Peace Stadium of Bouaké on February 7, 2024 in Bouaké,

William Troost-Ekong dreaming of lifting AFCON title

When the curtain comes down on the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament tomorrow evening at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigerian national team captain William Troost-Ekong is dreaming of joining an exclusive club of captains, who have lifted this trophy.

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Sebastien Haller sends hosts Ivory Coast into Africa Cup of Nations final

Sebastien Haller's decisive goal propelled the host nation Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final, edging past DR Congo with a 1-0 victory and bringing them within touching distance of ultimate redemption.

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Penalty pain for Bafana Bafana as Nigeria reach AFCON final

Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the eighth time by triumphing in a tense semifinal showdown against South Africa, ultimately decided by penalties.

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AFCON: Ivory Coast score dramatic extra-time winner to knock out Mali

Ivory Coast staged a remarkable turnaround as they defied the odds and a numerical disadvantage to clinch a 2-1 victory over Mali in the AFCON quarter-finals.

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Franck Kessie steps up for Ivory Coast to knock out AFCON holders Senegal

Franck Kessie converted from the penalty spot to eliminate defending champions Senegal from the Africa Cup of Nations and ignite jubilant scenes in Yamoussoukro.

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Juan Micha's Equatorial Guinea stun Africa with tactical brilliance

Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha hailed their 4-0 triumph over hosts Cote d'Ivoire as a result of a tactical masterclass and belief his AFCON squad.

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