Ivory Coast are the new champions of Africa.
The Elephants beat Ghana 9-8 on penalties on Sunday, after the game ended goalless in regulation time and both sides were still tied after 30 minutes of extra time.
Boubacar Barry – who for many years has been considered the weak link in the Ivorians’ golden generation – was the hero. The goalkeeper saved one spot kick and then stepped up to dispatch the winning penalty.
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This is the first time that Ivory Coast were claiming continental glory in 23 years and the second time in three editions of the AFCON, that coach Herve Renard is winning the trophy.


"Tell your producer to bring the barber in because in the final we are going to win against Ivory Coast. If we don't win, I will shave my hair" Kuffour said to the host of Supersport's AFCON 2014 presentation on DSTVWell, they lost and the host had the pleasure of shaving Samuel's hair live on TV while the action was going on. Nice sport! hehehehe



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