Ivory Coast won the African Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win over Nigeria. Max-Alain Gradel and Simon Adingra played a key role in the Elephants' success.
The 36-year-old Gradel was nicknamed 'Mad Max' in the past. The 22-years-old AdingRA was named man of the match in the final. The two attackers were given the captain's armband by their coach Emerse Faé. And the two attackers lived up to the trust placed in them by their new coach.