Ivorians Celebrate Championship Title in Paris, Credit Victory to Morocco

In an exciting turn of events during the group stage, the Ivorian team found themselves on the brink of elimination. However, they managed to secure their place in the competition, thanks to a fortuitous win by Morocco over Zambia, on the final day of the group stage. This unexpected result put the host country in the advantageous position of being the best third-place team. Morki, a native of the Abobo Té district in the northern part of Abidjan, expressed his relief, saying, “It was a tense situation, but thanks to the Moroccans, we managed to pull through. We are truly grateful to have made it this far.”

The final match was held in the Ivorian capital, which was filled with anticipation and tension. The atmosphere became even more intense when the Nigerian team took the lead with a header goal by their captain, William Troost-Ekong, in the 38th minute of the match. At the Co Lounge bar located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, one could see not only smoke wafting from the hookahs but also the tension emanating from Ismaël’s face. He could hardly sit still due to his nerves, but he remained hopeful, saying, “I’m stressed, but I have placed my bet on a 2-1 victory for our team.”