Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa Cup of Nations triumph the night before.

Just as in 2015 for their last Afcon triumph, the Elephants roamed the streets of the country's economic capital.

Sebastien Haller, who scored the decisive goal in Sunday's 2-1 final win over Nigeria, and the rest of the squad were perched on a truck fitted out for the occasion with a three-star sign to mark the Ivorians' third title.

With Monday declared a special holiday fans massed on bridges and avenues, many ignoring the oppressive heat to run alongside the victors' mechanical chariot.

After a festive four-hour parade the team, under heavy police escort, arrived at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny stadium.

Wearing 'African champions' t-shirts the 2024 Afcon champions did a lap of honour to stands packed with fans - all decked out in orange - the national colour.

Some players were clearly moved by the welcome accorded them. "The overwhelming feeling is one of pride," said Junior Djedjess, one of the fans on hand to soak in the national team's astonishing run after a terrible group stage. "With three stars we have now joined the great African nations," he added with only Egypt (seven titles), Cameroon (5) and Ghana (4) boasting better records in the continental showpiece.

After their lap of honour the players stepped onto the pitch, one by one, with Max-Alain Gradel, the only survivor along with Serge Aurier from the last Ivorian team to win the title in 2015, presenting the trophy to the crowd. “Ivory Coast, the African Cup is here. May God bless Côte d’Ivoire.”

The 36-year-old captain spoke before handing over the trophy to Mamba Prime Minister Robert Begre.

Just three weeks ago, no one, not even the most ardent elephant supporter, could have dreamed of today.

They really should have been knocked out of the group stage after losing 4-0 at home to Equatorial Guinea on January 22, their worst ever defeat.

Performance in the group stage led to the departure of experienced French coach Jean-Louis Gasse, who had been in charge of the team since May 2022.

He was replaced by Emers Fae, a former Ivory Coast international who had never coached before.

But Pay witnessed a major turnaround in his team's fortunes as Ivory Coast pulled off a comeback against Senegal in the last 16 and overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Mali with 10 men in the quarter-finals.

After beating Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their last four games, they duly completed their match against Nigeria on Sunday night.

Junior Gedges remembers, “We were upset after losing 4-0, but we still played and a new team was born.” Team 's celebrations will continue on Tuesday, when they will be received by President Alassane Ouattara.

https://www.highsport.com.ng/2024/02/blog-post_165.html?m=1

Congratulations to them

One love and congratulations to them.

Better dey even won it.


Shey na Abuja wey be kidnappers den our boys for parade


What a country.

Ok

As e dey pain us e dey sweet them

Well deserved

Their victory is straight from a fairytale

I congratulate them for their fighting spirit and their resilience

Moral lesson: NEVER GIVE UP......best loser for group stage later carry cup

The way they fought and came back with one man down against Mali...won the match... i really respect them.

They deserved the trophy 100.

Parade with cup wey ugly. Abegi.


No wonder Jesus say... Truly I say to you! This cup will pass over me. Jesus know say this cup ugly na why e avoid am

tojahh:
Parade with cup wey ugly. Abegi.


No wonder Jesus say... Truly I say to you! This cup will pass over me. Jesus know say this cup ugly na why e avoid am

gbe enu soun

tojahh:
Parade with cup wey ugly. Abegi.


No wonder Jesus say... Truly I say to you! This cup will pass over me. Jesus know say this cup ugly na why e avoid am

gbe enu e soun

Thank God they won it,if not APC would have claimed it as their achievement if Nigeria should have won.

Next Afcon they will also cry when they will be booted out in the round of 16

E no fine

Na dia time nah

Naija too go win one day

Instead of you deliberating on how to sack your president. You are criticizing your coach, a second runner.

Congratulations to them, their road to victory is a reminder that it is not over until it's over.

Meanwhile,

Why are you not steady in serving God?

Why are you still comfortable living the way you like without obeying God?

Godly today, fornicator tomorrow. Why na?

Each time you sin, you open yourself to attack from the enemy of your soul. Sin is a reproach and You must commit to resisting it in any manifestation.

Rev.3.15 - "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.

Rev.3.16 - So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

It's time to become completely committed to God. Ask for his help and you will do it easily for with God all things are possible.

Matt.19.26 - But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Prayer:
Father I acknowledge all my sins (name them). Have mercy on me and become Lord of my life again in Jesus name. Amen.

Well deserved!!!! Congratulations to them.

Na turn by turn, congrats to them

I no go lie:

When the super eagles luckily beat hardworking SA to qualify for the finals, e sweeet my belly well well 😁

It's so unfortunate, that tactical blunder cost us the trophy, but anyways congrats to the elephants!

Well, congratulations to them but don't over do it





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WoObyclJBI?si=7uXzi8Xc7OXyUb6h

Ugly cup

Dry celebrations though, truth be told.

And to those crying over Iwobi's "bullying" episode:

"This pity party should rest.

This is Naija; you are not expected to fail, not common entrance, not SSCE, not UTME, nothing.

And when you do fail, accept the scolding in good faith and do better. Na why person wey fail UTME 11 times go become best graduating student from Uni."

Jollos:
Instead of you deliberating on how to sack your president. You are criticizing your coach, a second runner.

What stops you from starting the deliberations?

Moscomosesarigo:
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa Cup of Nations triumph the night before.

Just as in 2015 for their last Afcon triumph, the Elephants roamed the streets of the country's economic capital.

Sebastien Haller, who scored the decisive goal in Sunday's 2-1 final win over Nigeria, and the rest of the squad were perched on a truck fitted out for the occasion with a three-star sign to mark the Ivorians' third title.

With Monday declared a special holiday fans massed on bridges and avenues, many ignoring the oppressive heat to run alongside the victors' mechanical chariot.

After a festive four-hour parade the team, under heavy police escort, arrived at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny stadium.

Wearing 'African champions' t-shirts the 2024 Afcon champions did a lap of honour to stands packed with fans - all decked out in orange - the national colour.

Some players were clearly moved by the welcome accorded them. "The overwhelming feeling is one of pride," said Junior Djedjess, one of the fans on hand to soak in the national team's astonishing run after a terrible group stage. "With three stars we have now joined the great African nations," he added with only Egypt (seven titles), Cameroon (5) and Ghana (4) boasting better records in the continental showpiece.

After their lap of honour the players stepped onto the pitch, one by one, with Max-Alain Gradel, the only survivor along with Serge Aurier from the last Ivorian team to win the title in 2015, presenting the trophy to the crowd. “Ivory Coast, the African Cup is here. May God bless Côte d’Ivoire.”

The 36-year-old captain spoke before handing over the trophy to Mamba Prime Minister Robert Begre.

Just three weeks ago, no one, not even the most ardent elephant supporter, could have dreamed of today.

They really should have been knocked out of the group stage after losing 4-0 at home to Equatorial Guinea on January 22, their worst ever defeat.

Performance in the group stage led to the departure of experienced French coach Jean-Louis Gasse, who had been in charge of the team since May 2022.

He was replaced by Emers Fae, a former Ivory Coast international who had never coached before.

But Pay witnessed a major turnaround in his team's fortunes as Ivory Coast pulled off a comeback against Senegal in the last 16 and overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Mali with 10 men in the quarter-finals.

After beating Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their last four games, they duly completed their match against Nigeria on Sunday night.

Junior Gedges remembers, “We were upset after losing 4-0, but we still played and a new team was born.” Team 's celebrations will continue on Tuesday, when they will be received by President Alassane Ouattara.

https://www.highsport.com.ng/2024/02/blog-post_165.html?m=1

ni gboro

I am happy for them. They are an inspiration to fight even harder if you are down. They are truly worthy champions of Africa.

If Nigeria win the Trophy, we for no Hear Word for 2 weeks.

Even In the Match centre I was, some very NOISY Fans use their Sweats and Spits take finish me!!

Reminder that Nigeria has never won CAF Since apshiit took over


He had a slim chance of getting it last year, Mahmoud yakubu did mago mago on us, selected tinubu for us instead

Since then woes upon woes befalling Nigeria

Imagine loosing a final to the best losers in the group stage, painful