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Live Reporting

Neil Johnston

All times stated are UK

  1. Goodnight

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    Afcon 2023 is over. What a remarkable end to a tournament dripping in drama.

    Thanks for your company.

    The night has only just started in Abidjan.

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  2. 'Dream big'

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    Kolo Toure

    Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC

    We need to dream big, because one day our continent needs to win the World Cup.

  3. Watch: How Ivory Coast were crowned champions of Africa

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    The Ivory Coast are champions of Africa for a third time. You can watch how they achieved their latest success above.

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    Sinhealer: Said it a few times on here, once Ivory Coast got out the group they would win it and the Hollywood film would follow! So much drama on the way as well, penalty shootout wins, last minute equaliser and then winners in ET, all that after sacking a manager for being terrible in the group. Then win it from coming from behind. That film is definitely coming!

  5. Party time

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    Ecstatic scenes as Max Gradel takes hold of the trophy in front of his jubilant team-mates.

    The celebrations are well and truly under way in Abidjan.

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  6. Post update

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    And here come the newly crowned champions of Africa. Smiles, hugs and kisses to the cameras as they receive their winners' medals to huge noise inside the ground.

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    Credit to the fans of Nigeria. They've stayed behind to applaud their team and are dancing in the stand. Not to be for the Super Eagles this time. But they will be back.

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    MrJones: What a remarkable story. From cancer battle (and the threat of having your career ended) to champion.

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    Finally...Nigeria's players are up receiving their runners-up medals. They all look thoroughly fed-up.

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    ChillyYorkshire: A fantastic tournament, some great matches, big upsets, quality goals. And the refereeing has been superb, including the use of VAR - I don't remember a single VAR decision that took long to make, nor incorrect. The Premier League refs could learn a lot from watching this tournament.

  11. Champions of Africa

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    Oncha: Ivory Coast have just shown that having all these high profile managers is not what national teams need for successful campaign. They only need a guy who understands both football and his players. Emerse Fae may just have changed the face of national team coaching.

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    Here we go...the presentation ceremony is under way.

    A flag is handed over to a representative from Morocco as the north Africa country will host Afcon in 2025.

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    Ivory Coast's president has joined the team on the pitch. They're all dancing and celebrating together. This is a huge moment for the country.

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    Fifa president Gianni Infantino is now on the pitch.

    We might have a trophy lift soon.

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    Milanfan: Simply sensational Côte d’Ivoire. Well done to the Elephants beating the Super Eagles in an entertaining final. The fans & people from Côte d’Ivoire are simply overwhelmed with their national team being Africa Cup of Nations champions. Bravo.

  17. 'For the people of the Ivory Coast'

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    Kolo Toure

    Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC

    Ivory Coast fans

    This trophy is for the people of the Ivory Coast. We have had tough times. Hosting this tournament was incredible and the players have realised how important this was for the country. The people of Ivory Coast love their football and deserve this cup.

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    Former Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham forward Emmanuel Adebayor has just emerged from the tunnel carrying the trophy. He's wearing an eye-dazzling purple suit. The presentation ceremony is about to begin.

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    Twenty minutes after full time and they're still waiting for the trophy presentation.

    Nigeria's players are still out on the pitch. They look as though they want to get out of there.

  20. 'A special moment for Haller'

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    Nedum Onuoha

    Former Manchester City defender on BBC Three

    A special moment for Sebastien Haller. So many people have a cancer diagnosis and it affects their lives. He had so much support and his story will give people in his position in life belief. We will be talking about his story for years.