The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded with a thrilling finale at the majestic Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday evening as Cote d’Ivoire clinched their third AFCON title against Nigeria after a remarkable comeback.As the tournament ended, CAF honored the standout performers:##NAJAVA_MECA_7863325##Simon Adingra (22), the architect behind Cote d’Ivoire’s victory with two crucial assists in the final, was named the Man of the Match.Despite falling short of the championship, Nigerian captain William Troost-Ekong was awarded the tournament’s Best Player accolade.Emilio Nsue Lopez from Equatorial Guinea received the PUMA Golden Boot award for his outstanding performance, scoring five goals and topping the goal-scoring charts.Ronwen Williams of Bafana Bafana earned the title of Ecobank Best Goalkeeper for his exceptional saves, including a record four penalty saves against Cape Verde and two more against DR Congo.South Africa, the bronze medalist, were recognized with the Fair Play Air Cote d’Ivoire Team award.The winner’s trophy, presented by Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara alongside CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, was received by Cote d’Ivoire skipper Max Gradel, with Togolese football legend Emmanuel Adebayor bringing it onto the stage.The ceremony also featured the official handover of the CAF Flag to the Royal Moroccan Federation, symbolizing the transfer of hosting duties for the 2026 competition.Here is the complete list of winners for the AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023:Winner: Cote d’IvoireFinalist: NigeriaThird Place: South AfricaFourth Place: Democratic Republic of CongoIndividual Awards:Best Player: William Troost-Ekong (Nigeria)PUMA Golden Boot: Emilio Nsue LopezEcobank Best Goalkeeper: Ronwen Williams (South Africa)Air Côte d’Ivoire Fair-Play Team: South AfricaOmukoto welcomes FIFA ban lifting, targets quick return to action
