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In association football, hosts Ivory Coast win their third Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 2–1 in the final.

In association football, hosts Ivory Coast win their third Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 2–1 in the final. Sébastien Haller scores the winning goal in the 81st minute.

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SportIn association football, hosts Ivory Coast win their third Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 2–1 in the final.

In association football, hosts Ivory Coast win their third Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 2–1 in the final. Sébastien Haller scores the winning goal in the 81st minute.

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