2024-02-12 05:40:00
The head coach was fired mid-tournament. Reached the knockout. In the pre-quarters, Senegal was defeated in the penalty shootout…The Ivory Coast went through the ups and downs of pressure and reached the final race to be the kings of Africa. The situation was no different in Kalashawar. They conceded a goal once morest Nigeria in the first half and came under pressure. But Haller, who survived cancer and came back to hit the ball on the ground, was not ready to give up. Haller’s goal in the 81st minute. Ivory Coast crowned…
Haller scores Ivory Coast’s second goal once morest Nigeria. Photo: AFP
Sebastian Haller will be diagnosed with cancer in July 2022. This followed his move to Borussia Dortmund from Ajax. As part of the pre-season, the star was training with the team in Badragas, Switzerland when he faced physical discomfort. In the subsequent tests, testicular cancer was confirmed. And then the days of chemotherapies and surgeries.
But in February 2023, Haller returned to the field following defeating cancer. Haller’s shoulder in February 2024 and Ivory Coast Africa Cup of Nations champions. ‘We have dreamed of this moment many times,’ were Haller’s words following beating Nigeria.
Photo: AFP
Nigeria took the lead in the 38th minute through William Troost’s goal in the final match. Ivory Coast had to end the first half under the pressure of conceding a goal. But in the 62nd minute, Frank Kessie equalized for Ivory Coast. Finally, in the 81st minute, Haller scored the winning goal by putting his foot on Adingra’s cross and netting the ball. Haller also netted when Ivory Coast defeated Congo in the semi-finals.
Striker sebastian haller scored winning goal once morest nigeria
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