By REUTERS More by this AuthorIvory Coast’s success at the Africa Cup of Nations was all about taking advantage of second chances, but after coming from behind to beat Nigeria in Sunday's final, relief was the overwhelming emotion, winning coach Emerse Fae said. But it is also because we kept fighting to the last minute when the odds were against us," he said. Advertisement“At halftime in the change room we just talked with the players about keeping fighting and putting pressure on Nigeria," he said. “He should also be associated with this win,” Fae said. The Ivorians are the first hosts to win the Cup of Nations in the last eight editions since Egypt’s home success in 2006.

Source: Daily Nation February 12, 2024 09:27 UTC