Haller receives warm reception from Dortmund after AFCON victory
- A video showing the warm reception that Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller received from his club Borrusia Dortmund, after lifting the AFCON trophy has gone viral
- The club staff and players applauded and cheered him as he walked into the club’s office
- Haller was the hero of the AFCON final, scoring the decisive goal for Ivory Coast against Nigeria in a thrilling 2-1 victory
A video captures the moment the club’s star striker Sebastien Haller returned to his team after winning the prestigious AFCON tournament.
The video, which has been widely shared by @dailymailsports, showed how the club staff and players gave Haller a rousing welcome as he entered the club’s office, clapping and cheering him for his remarkable achievement.
Haller was warmly received. Photo credit: PoojaMedia/XSource: Twitter
Haller looked visibly moved and grateful by the gesture, as he hugged his teammates and staff.
Haller was the main protagonist of the AFCON final, scoring the winning goal for Ivory Coast in the game against Nigeria, who were in the lead in the first half.
Haller’s goal sealed a dramatic 2-1 win for Ivory Coast, who lifted another AFCON title.
Watch the video below:
Sebastien Haller’s goal becomes decisive
Meanwhile, TheTalk.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 and the referee marked the conclusion of the match, many poured out their feelings on social media as the team celebrated their remarkable feat.
Nigeria loses AFCON finals to host nation
In another related story, TheTalk.NG reported that after a good run that saw them making it to the finals, Nigeria lost the AFCON finals to Ivory Coast.
Nigeria defeated South Africa to reach the finals, pitting the Super Eagles against the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire.
The game ended 2-1 in favour of Ivory Coast, who almost got eliminated at the group stage of the game. Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express their heartbreak after the defeat of the Super Eagles.
Source: TheTalk.NG