Ivory Coast won the 34th football CAN after a final victory 2 goals to 1 against Nigeria. At the final whistle, jubilation took over Abidjan, the economic capital.

In Abuja, on the other hand, Super Eagles supporters gathered in bars quickly deserted the scene. “ Côte d’Ivoire is champion of Africa! Who would have believed it? I'm so happy, it's beautiful! », proclaims one Elephants supporter.