After finishing 3rd place in Group A, host nation Ivory Coast have turned giant killers at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) giving teams their first defeat at the AFCON.
The Elephants made it as one of the best third-placed teams heading into the knockout stage and even sacked its coach wit
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
