Africa Cup of Nations final as it happened

Summary

Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup of Nations
Goalkeeper Barry scores dramatic winning penalty in shootout
Goalless after 120 minutes
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Live Reporting

Saj Chowdhury

Security increased in Batapublished at 18:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2015
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We are back in Estadio de Bata - days after another stadium, Malabo witnessed awful scenes during Thursday's semi-final between hosts Equatorial Guinea and Ghana.
The match was disrupted by supporters throwing water bottles on to the pitch, which led to a suspension of play for more than 30 minutes as riot police, with the help of a helicopter, tried to quell the unrest in the stands.
Security has been increased for the final to avoid a repeat of Thursday, with the announcement coming hours after Africa football chief Issa Hayatou and Fifa president Sepp Blatter criticised the reporting of the events by some media outlets.
In the words of former Catchphrase presenter Roy Walker, "say what you see".
TEAM NEWSpublished at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2015
Ivory Coast replace the injured Sylvain Gbohouo with veteran Boubacar Barry in goal. Yaya Toure captains the team, which features forwards Gervinho and Wilfried Bony.
Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan returns from an abdominal injury and replaces Jordan Ayew. The former Sunderland player will partner Cambridge United's on-loan striker Kwesi Appiah in attack.
Ivory Coast XI: Barry, Kolo Toure, Tiene, Gervinho, Bony, Gradel, Aurier, Yaya Toure, Gonzaroua Die, Bailly, Kanon.
Ghana XI: Brimah, Afful, Rahman, Mensah, Boye, Wakaso, Acquah, Ayew, Atsu, Gyan, Appiah.
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It is the final many wanted to see, including #bbcafcon2015, external contributor Festus Abrah-Yeboah.
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That final ended with Ivory Coast winning 11-10 on penalties - the last time The Elephants triumphed in the competition.
So can Manchester City's midfield juggernaut Yaya Toure lead his men to their first Afcon title in 23 years?
Or will Ghana, featuring the Andre Ayew and captain Asamoah Gyan hand the Black Stars their fifth crown and first since 1982?
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Postpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2015
It started at a slow pace...
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Brightened up by fans, including this one with paint on his face...
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Marred by scenes of disgrace...
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It's time for the last leg of the race: Africa Cup of Nations final, Ivory Coast v Ghana, 19:00 GMT
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