Host nation Ivory Coast continues miraculous run to AFCON final to set up a matchup against Nigeria
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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is renowned for being one of soccer’s most unpredictable and exciting international tournaments, but few could have predicted at the end of the group stage that Ivory Coast and Nigeria would be the two teams contesting the 2024 final.
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is renowned for being one of soccer’s most unpredictable and exciting international tournaments, but few could have predicted at the end of the group stage that Ivory Coast and Nigeria would be the two teams contesting this year’s final. Both teams have endured bumpy roads to the championship match, particularly Ivory Coast, which sacked its manager mid-tournament after a disastrous group stage and has earned a reputation as an agent of chaos. The host nation is seeking its third AFCON title, while Nigeria is looking to lift the trophy for the fourth time. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday and will take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. If the scores are level at full-time, extra time will take place, followed by a penalty shootout if necessary. US viewers can catch all the action on beIN Sports USA. South Africa and DR Congo, both on the losing end in the semifinals, will go head-to-head in a third place play-off on Saturday, also kicking off at 3 p.m.
