The highly anticipated final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is set to take place on Sunday, featuring hosts Ivory Coast facing off against Nigeria in a clash for international glory. The tournament has been marked by surprising outcomes and dramatic moments, with Ivory Coast’s journey to the final being particularly chaotic.

Ivory Coast, almost eliminated in the group stage and subsequently parting ways with their coach, navigated through Senegal and Mali with dramatic wins. They now face Nigeria, a team that previously defeated them 1-0 in the group stage.

The Super Eagles, steadily impressive throughout AFCON, are on the verge of making history. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the AFCON final:

Match Details:

• Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
• Stadium: Alassane Ouattara Stadium
• Date: Sunday, February 11
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: To be confirmed
• VAR: To be confirmed

Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games):

• Nigeria: 3 wins
• Ivory Coast: 2 wins
• Draws: 0
• Last Meeting: Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria (18 January 2024) – AFCON 2023

Current Form:

• Nigeria: WWWWW
• Ivory Coast: LLWWW

How to Watch:

• United Kingdom: Sky Sports Football, BBC iPlayer, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event, BBC3, BBC Sport Web, SKY GO Extra
• United States: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español
• Canada: fuboTV Canada, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, beIN Sports Canada, Fanatiz Canada, beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada

Nigeria Team News: Coach Jose Peseiro is likely to field a familiar starting XI with no fresh injury concerns. Victor Osimhen will be supported by Serie A star Ademola Lookman.

Nigeria Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Nwabali; Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Osayi-Samuel, Onyeka, Iwobi, Aina; Simon, Lookman; Osimhen.

Ivory Coast Team News: Manager Emerse Fae is expected to stick with the semi-final lineup. Sebastien Haller will lead the line, and Nicolas Pepe might replace Max Gradel on the right wing.

Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Fofana; Aurier, Boly, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Seri, Fofana; Pepe, Haller, Adingra.

Prediction: Despite Ivory Coast’s momentum and home advantage, Nigeria’s class, featuring players like Osimhen, Lookman, and Moses Simon, gives them an edge. Predicted score: Nigeria 2-1 Ivory Coast.