The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost to the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Eagles were defeated 2-1 by the Ivorians at the Olympic stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday.
The loss meant Nigeria will have to try again at the next edition of the AFCON in Morocco in 2025 to win their fourth title after wins in 1980, 1994 and 2013.
On the other hand, the Ivorians got their third title tonight making the country one of the few countries to have hosted and won the most prestigious throphy on the continent.
Details later.
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