that's how interim ivory coast manager emerse fae described reaching the final of the africa cup of nationsenough to see off dr congo in the semifinals. fans in abidjan took to the streets to celebrate as they became the first host nation to reach the final since egypt in 2006. this from a team having nearly been eliminated at the group stage. the hosts will face nigeria in the final after they overcame south africa on penalties in bouake. the super eagles are looking to clinch their fourth afcon title and a first since 2013. the final is a rematch of the group stage fixture which nigeria won 1—0. at the final, anybody who comes we will trash them. trusty. the players have done well. they have made nigeria proud. this have done well. they have made nigeria proud-— nigeria proud. this is our tournament. _ nigeria proud. this is our tournament. this - nigeria proud. this is our tournament. this turn . nigeria proud. this is our tournament. this turn it | nigeria proud. this is our| tournament. this turn it is nigeria proud. this is our- tournament. this turn it is our tournament. this turn it

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interim boss emerse fae now has a chance to guide the elephants to a third title. been knocked out of the abu dhabi open by ons jabeur in the last 16. raducanu made her return at last month's australian open after missing the final eight months of 2023 after wrist and ankle surgeries. but the tunisian second seed jabeur proved too good — winning in straight sets. raducanu stilljust 21 remember. there's been more success for great britain, at the world aquatics championships, with yasmin harper and scarlett mewjense, claiming a bronze in diving. the pair, secured back—to—back podiums, in the 3 metre synchronised event, having won silver, at last summer's worlds in japan. their bronze is great britain's eighth medal of the championships in doha. and isn't it a wonder, irish pop stars boyzone are in negotiations with non—league chorley about becoming investors according to the club. the band's singers ronan keating, shane lynch and keith duffy — and westlife's brian mcfadden — will all be at chorley's home game against solihull moors on saturday. the club are currentl