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Watch how 1000s of Ivorians joined AFCON trophy parade in Abidjan

Thousand of Ivorian football fans flooded the streets of Abidjan to witness the trophy parade of the Ivorian national football team that won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

There were widespread celebrations across the nation after their unexpected achievement in the 2023 AFCON.

In the game, William Troost-Ekong broke the deadlock for Nigeria, rising highest to head home a sweet cross from nine yards out.

Franck Kessie equalized in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on poor defensive work from Nigeria to score a header from Adingra’s corner.

Ultimately, Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for Ivory Coast, orchestrating their successful comeback with a perfect poacher’s finish to secure the cup for The Elephants with a 2-1 victory.

Watch video below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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