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Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria set-up a ‘classic’ Africa Cup of Nations final –
Hosts, Cote d’Ivoire completed their come-back journey by reaching the Finals of the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 where they will meet Nigeria in what has been billed to be a ‘classic Final.’
The Final of the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 will be played on Sunday, 11 February at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan at 20h00 GMT.
The last phase of ticket sales will open on Thursday afternoon for the members of the public. The Tickets can be purchased here.
Cote d’Ivoire laboured to a 1-0 over Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo DR) in front of a packed stadium in the economic hub of the Host Country curtesy of a goal from Sebastien Haller. It was a remarkable come-back from a country that was, not so long ago, written off by pundits.
Nigeria secured their spot in the final after a tense 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa,. Nigeria, chasing their 4th African title since 2013, will face a formidable challenge from Cote d’Ivoire, who are aiming to add a third continental title to their name.
As anticipation builds for this highly-anticipated final, football fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting what is sure to be a memorable clash between two footballing giants.
Meanwhile Congo DR will take on South Africa in the third place playoff on Saturday at 20h00.
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The hopes of Libya securing a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket seem to have gone up in smoke. This is the sequel to the 2-1 defeat that Rwanda inflicted on the Benin Republic on Tuesday evening.
With the result, Libya’s position is further cemented at the bottom of the table. Nigeria, even with an outstanding match, still leads with seven points.
They are followed by Benin Republic who have six points. Rwanda followed with five points.
The star men were Innocent Nshuti and Djihad Bizimana who scored in the space of two minutes as Rwanda came from behind to defeat Benin 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15.
Rwanda’s defeat of Benin Republic is not just their first win in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, the victory terminates a 12-year winless streak against the Cheetah of Benin.
It is also a renewal of their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. But they still have two more games to play.
The German made two changes from the side that started against Benin last week as Samuel Gueulette and Emmanuel Imanishimwe came in for Kevin Muhire and Claude Niyomugabo respectively.
The press release on Tuesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) may have lifted a burden off Nigeria as the match with Libya is considered postponed rather than the Super Eagles refusing to play.
The continental body remarked that the matter would be referred to the competent CAF bodies.
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