Ivory Coast players celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations at Stade Olympique Alassane in Abidjan on 11 February 2024. (Photo by Segun Ogunfeyitimi/Gallo Images)
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae toasted his team of "miracle survivors" after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in major tournament history to win the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's final.
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