Nigeria and Ivory Coast fans celebrate in streets after reaching AFCON final

Nigeria and Ivory Coast fans gathered in the streets to celebrate after their sides reached the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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A 65th-minute goal from the Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller was enough to win it for the Ivorians while Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties. “They thought we were dead. But when you die and are resurrected you become even stronger,” an Ivory Coast fan said. “The AFCON is ours. The AFCON is for Ivorians.”

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You and we will stand by you at the final we will gather again for the final to stand by you because we know you are bringing the cup back home thank you God bless you