"AFCON Final: Ivory Coast's Miraculous Run Sets Up Showdown Against Nigeria"

Host nation Ivory Coast and Nigeria will face off in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final after both teams overcame challenging paths to reach the championship match. Ivory Coast, which sacked its manager mid-tournament, has earned the nickname 'Zombie Elephants' for its miraculous comebacks, while Nigeria advanced to the final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over South Africa. The final will take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, with Ivory Coast seeking its third AFCON title and Nigeria aiming for its fourth.