The AFCON finals between Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria ended 2-1 in favour of the host nation.
Cote D’ivoire have thus lifted their third Africa Cup of Nations title.
The encounter took place in Abidjan on Sunday.
William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead seven minutes before the break, heading home from a corner-kick.
The Super Eagles offered little upfront afterwards as the hosts dominated possession.
Cote d’Ivoire equalised through Franck Kessie two minutes after the hour mark.
Sebastien Haller netted the winning goal for the Super Eagles nine minutes from time.
The Super Eagles fought hard but were unable to find the equaliser.
