Ivory Coast, a truly historic coronation

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ivory Coast, a truly historic coronation

Winner of CAN 2024, Ivory Coast has achieved a feat not seen in 18 years.

Ivory Coast once again had to work hard to win the third African Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Led by Nigeria, the Elephants finally overthrew their opponent to win 2-1 and do as well as their predecessors in 1992 and 2015.

And Ivory Coast has put an end to an astonishing drought since for the first time since Egypt in 2006, the host country lifts the trophy. However, it is the 12e times in 34 editions that the organizing country has won the CAN.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.