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By Jacob Leeks Sebastien Haller completed his miracle comeback from a cancer diagnosis to score the winner for the Ivory Coast and help them lift the Africa Cup of Nations. The hosts had enjoyed a miraculous run to Sunday’s final against Nigeria at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, having qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-place teams. Their performances in the group stages led to the shock sacking of manager Jean-Louis Gasset, but it turned out to be an inspired move. After knocking out holders Senegal, the Ivory Coast then claimed a last-minute win over Mali in the qua…

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