The Super Eagles of Nigeria has fallen for second best to the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, losing the final match in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) this evening, February 11, by 2 goals to 1.
The Ivorians came from a goal down in the final match to score two goals to win the trophy.
Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, had put his team ahead in the 38 minutes play of the first half from a corner kick.
But two second half goals ensured that Cote d’Ivoire, which came out as the fourth best among the third placed teams in the group phase, won the trophy.
