Ivory Coast Players Awarded N118m Plus House After Winning AFCON 2023
- President Alassane Ouattara recognised the Ivorian national team's triumph at AFCON 2023 with a reception, commending their remarkable success
- Each member of the championship-winning squad receives a significant reward of N118 million naira (KSh 12 million) along with a luxurious villa, while Coach Emerse Fae is honoured with $164,000 (KSh 24 million)
- Ivory Coast's team officials, coaches, and players are bestowed with prestigious titles within the National Order of Merit
The president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, held a reception for the players, coaches and officials of the Ivorian national team following its exploits at AFCON 2023.
Initially, the hosts' advancement to the final appeared improbable during the early phases of the competition.
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However, the team staged a remarkable comeback, securing a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final on Sunday.
President gifts the team
In recognition of their outstanding achievement, every player in the championship-winning squad is set to receive a substantial monetary reward of $82,000, along with the keys to a luxurious villa valued at the same amount.
Additionally, Coach Emerse Fae will be honoured with a generous sum of $164,000 for his pivotal role in guiding the team to victory.
Order of merit
Within the nation's National Order of Merit, team officials were bestowed the title of Commander, while coaches and players were honoured as Chevaliers and officers, respectively.
“You have brought happiness to all Ivorians, bravo, bravo,” Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said as he awarded them the nation’s highest order
Haller’s goal becomes decisive in AFCON Final
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Ivory Coast achieved their AFCON glory, overcoming Nigeria, the hosts, in a thrilling 90-minute showdown Williams Troost-Ekong, the defender, broke the deadlock for Nigeria in the first half but Sebastien Haller sealed it for the Ivorians.
The whole nation burst in a state of joy, as Ivory Coast claimed the coveted trophy after a slow start in the group stages.
The referee marked the conclusion of the match, many poured out their feelings on social media as the team celebrated their remarkable feat.
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