Wow. Incredible noise each time an Ivory Coast player gets a touch. The home fans are really up for this and so they should be. This could be a memorable night for the hosts.

Kolo Toure
Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC Three

Ivory Coast's three-man midfield started very disorganised in this tournament, Franck Kessie struggled to begin with, but he has settled more since the arrival of Emerse Fae.

A cauldron of noise as Nigeria get the final under way.

Kolo Toure
Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC Three

The defeat to Equatorial Guinea was one of the most embarrassing results in Ivory Coast's history, but it served as a big wake up call to the team and they've really kicked on since then.

Buckle up! We're almost ready to go. Arsene Wenger is in the VIP seats.

Kolo Toure
Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC Three

This is the moment to deliver, it's very important for Ivory Coast to use the crowd.

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It is not just Africa that is stopping for this showcase final. Nigeria against Ivory Coast is being televised in 173 territories globally, making it by far the most-watched Afcon final in the history of the competition.

Remember, you can watch this game live on BBC Three now.

Nedum Onuoha
Former Manchester City defender on BBC Three

When we talk about Victor Osimhen, you talk about him as a goalscorer. This tournament, he's scored one goal, but he's had a big impact on how Nigeria have played. He's committed on how Nigeria have played, they are direct and attacking. Nigeria have got some good crossers, at some point you think it will turn for him. If Nigeria win the tournament, he won't be crying about not scoring many goals.

John Bennett
BBC Sport in Abidjan on 5 Live

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We've seen teams lose their first matches at the World Cup and go on to win - Spain in 2010 and Argentina at the recent World Cup. At Euro 2016 we saw Portugal almost drawing their way to the trophy.

But I can't remember so many twists and turns where Ivory Coast were seconds from going out of the group stage, minutes from going out in the last 16, seconds from going out of the quarter-finals and also sacking their manager as well.

They even tried to replace the interim manager during the tournament.

Suddenly they have a really good team and the reason for this is that there are two players back from injury. Simon Adingra of Brighton has made a big difference and the big one Sebastien Haller who gives them a focal point up front.

Kristian Reed
BBC World Service in Abidjan

Who had 19:49 in the sweepstake for the first spotting of Didier Drogba? The Ivorian icon who is on every billboard, advert and TV channel has just brought out the Afcon trophy to a massive cheer. Anyone would have think he'd just banged one in like in his heydey

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Ivory Coast sacked boss Jean-Louis Gasset mid-tournament after a disastrous 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea left their hopes of qualifying through the group stage on a knife-edge. However, Morocco's win over Zambia meant Les Elephants snuck in as one of the best third-placed teams.

Under interim boss Emerse Fae, one of Gasset's coaches, they defeated Senegal in the last 16 on penalties, knocked out Mali after extra-time in the quarter-finals, before edging past DR Congo in the semi-finals.

Fae, 40, played for Reading in 2007-08 in the Premier League.

Kolo Toure
Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC Three

Winning Afcon was the most important trophy of my career. It was a very proud moment and I feel very loved because of it.

Kristian Reed
BBC World Service in Abidjan

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Scouring the impressive sea of orange which covers 99.9% percent of the stadium I've been craning my neck trying to spot a pocket of green representing Nigeria. And there's one! Behind the goal to the left of our position there's a dedicated group of Super Eagles supporters. They're going to have to go some to make themselves heard if the roars from the home fans so far have been anything to go by

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Victor Osimhen, who has helped Nigeria reach the final, is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.

The Napoli forward only signed a new contract with the Italian club in December but is reported to have a release clause of over £100m.

"I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season," Osimhen, who has been linked with many clubs including Chelsea and Real Madrid, told CBS Sports., external

"The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.

"I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I've already made."

Read more here.

Kolo Toure
Former Ivory Coast & Arsenal defender Kolo Toure on BBC Three

I'm so proud because this is a country that has come through some really tough times, we've had struggles with civil war. After that, we had an amazing president who did a brilliant job, he built great jobs, hospitals. You can see the country is improving and we are really proud, it shows what African countries can do with good leaders.

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Which team of Africa Cup of Nations champions was the best in history? Are Egypt’s treble winners greater than Zambia’s underdogs or Nigeria’s Golden Generation?

Ivory Coast’s 2015 Afcon-winning captain Yaya Toure and Efan Ekoku, 1995 winner with the Super Eagles, join ex-DR Congo international Gabriel Zakuani to discuss and debate the best teams to win the Africa Cup of Nations.

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