Parade Of Champion Elephants

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February 12, 2024
Parade Of Champion Elephants
The streets of Abidjan were alive with joy and national pride as the Côte d'Ivoire national football team paraded through the city, celebrating their third Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) title. The day before, the Elephants had emerged victorious in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a thrilling score of 2-1 in the final match.
This victory was not just a win on the field; it was a moment of unity and celebration for the entire country. Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire claimed the CAN trophy as the host nation, adding to the historic significance of this triumph. These photographs capture the euphoria, pride, and energy of the parade, where fans flooded the streets to honor their champions and revel in the glory of this unforgettable achievement.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
A Moroccan supporter attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.Thanks to Morocco's victory, the Ivorians were able to advance as one of the best third-placed teams during the group stage.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the AFCON as the host country, in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.
A Moroccan supporter attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.Thanks to Morocco's victory, the Ivorians were able to advance as one of the best third-placed teams during the group stage.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the AFCON as the host country, in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
A Moroccan supporter attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.Thanks to Morocco's victory, the Ivorians were able to advance as one of the best third-placed teams during the group stage.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the AFCON as the host country, in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.
A Moroccan supporter attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.Thanks to Morocco's victory, the Ivorians were able to advance as one of the best third-placed teams during the group stage.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the AFCON as the host country, in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Parade of the national football team of Côte d'Ivoire, in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.
Supporters attending the parade of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team in the streets of Abidjan, the day after their third title as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Ivorian Elephants emerged victorious the previous day in front of their home crowd, defeating Nigeria with a score of 2 goals to 1 in the final match of this competition.Just like Egypt in 2006, Côte d'Ivoire won the CAN as the host country.

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