Nigeria and Ivory Coast advance to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations

In exciting duels, Nigeria beats South Africa on penalties, while hosts Ivory Coast beat the Democratic Republic of Congo

This Wednesday, the 7th, the two grand finalists of the African Cup of Nations were decided in exciting duels. First Nigeria won the South Africa in the penalty shootout. Afterwards, the hostess Costa do Marfim hit the Democratic Republic of Congo. See the details of the games and when the competition decision takes place.

In Bouakéat the Peace Stadium, Nigeria suffered. Only at 67 minutes, in the second stage, William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring for the Nigerians with a penalty. But, also from the brand of lime, Teboho Mokoena tied, at 90, taking the game to penalties. By 4-2, the Super Eagles secured their place in the African Cup final.

The host, Ivory Coast, suffered a little, but resolved the match within 90 minutes. But, only in the second half, he managed to secure his place in the next phase of the tournament at the feet of Sébastien Hallerat 65. The hosts beat the Democratic Republic and caused a huge celebration in the country.

Now, Nigeria and Ivory Coast enter the field in the grand final of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, 11th, at 5pm, at Ebimpé Olympic Stadiumin the district of Abidjan. The Nigerians are looking for their fifth cup of the competition, while the Ivorians are looking for their third title. The third place dispute between South Africa and DR Congo takes place on Saturday, 10th, at the same time, at Happy Houphouet-Boigny Stadium.


Source: sportbuzz

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