The defending champions secured a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a thrilling 2-2 draw following extra time.
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Speaking after the match, Maikaba described Côte d’Ivoire as the strongest team in the tournament and said his side fully deserved to reach the final.
“We played a very tough game against the host nation,” Maikaba told a press conference.
”I will confess that we met the best team of the tournament in this game. They played so well, but we were determined to get the win no matter the way, and we are glad that we got it in the end.”