Football is full of moments of poetry - but rarely so many in one go as Ivory Coast produced to secure a football fairytale by winning AFCON against the odds on Sunday.
Ivory Coast completed one of Africa Cup of Nations' most memorable comebacks to be crowned champions of Africa for a third time as Nigeria were beaten 2-1 in Abidjan.
South Africa took third place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they edged the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties following a goalless draw.
Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties in the decisive shootout to guide Nigeria to a 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa.
The AFCON semi-finals kick off live on Sky on Wednesday with an abundance of talent on show - but which players could attract interest from Premier League clubs?
Sebastien Haller fired hosts Ivory Coast into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations and to within one match of the ultimate redemption after beating DR Congo 1-0.
Sky Sports' Nick Wright and Pete Smith agree that several Premier League clubs will be keeping a 'close eye' on Victor Osimhen's performance in the AFCON semi-finals.
Oumar Diakit scored in stoppage time of extra time to send 10-man Ivory Coast into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 2-1 win over Mali.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 3 | -5 | 0 |
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