Which Country Won the AFCON 2024?

By Keith Mado July 14, 2024 11:44

Photo by AFP

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024, held in Ivory Coast, recently began and finished with an excellent final. The host nation celebrated its first historical victory on a record-setting night. The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations occurred in the Ivory Coast from January to February. The tournament went underway with 52 nations vying for a spot in the main draw 24. Hosts Ivory Coast emerged as champions following a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final played at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe Abidjan on February 11, 2024.

Key Matches and Results

An incredible turnaround of fortune highlighted Ivory Coast's path to glory. They slowed, losing 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea in one of their three group-stage matches. Despite losing his job, the team's resilience came to the fore as they made it through group stage qualification under caretaker manager Emerse Fae before ultimately reaching the final.

Ivory Coast reached the final, where they came back from 1–0 down to defeat Nigeria by a score of 2–1, with goals in the 62nd-minute equalizer from Franck Kessié and an added-time goal for Sébastien Haller, becoming tournament winners.

Star Players & Important Members of The Team

Ivory Coast U23 has several standout performances from the tournament. Sébastien Haller scored the only goal in the final, notably illustrative of his part in winning again. Franck Kessié, Max-Alain Gradel, Simon Adingra, and Seko Fofana also starred for the Côte d'Ivoire in their glorious run.

Tactics and Strategies Review

The year had started poorly, but the team showed they could still rally and perform strongly when it counted. A series of wise leadership and tactical decisions by interim manager Emerse Fae helped lead the team to a title.

Expert Analysis and How Important the Win Was

Victory in the 2024 AFCON will have major repercussions for Ivory Coast and African football. The win will secure not only Ivory Coast's place among the footballing elite but also underline its potential to host and win a major international competition. The victory is also anticipated to motivate the coming generation of footballers and strengthen African soccer on an international level.

On the Whole

Ivory Coast won the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. This is a clear message to club leagues all over Africa that shows what Ivory can do against any big team in Africa. The tournament represented the essence of African football and how much it means to so many on this continent.

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