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Andy SCOTT

MYSTERIOUS: Haller hits winner as ivory coast beat nigeria to take afcon title | Mind Blowing Facts

Sebastien Haller got the goal that secured a third Africa Cup of Nations title for Ivory Coast (Credit: AFP)

Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title.

Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -- who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -- rose to head in the opener late in the first half.

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