AFCON 2024 Final: When did Nigeria or Ivory Coast last win? Who has won it most and who will be crowned champions this Sunday? Giants prepare for do-or-die battle

The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final is upon us, with Nigeria and the Ivory Coast looking to end their long silverware droughts.

These are two of the biggest nations in African football, and they will no doubt provide a spectacle this weekend as they look to win the trophy for the second time this century.

Ivory Coast are the host nation and will be backed by a huge crowd, while they have grown stronger as the tournament has progressed.

However, Nigeria have arguably been the best team, only conceding two goals all tournament.

So, it's all set to be an absolute thriller.

Ivory Coast have been great hosts for this tournament and have overcome some setbacks to make it to the final, where they hope to make history.

The last time Ivory Coast were crowned champions was in 2015 under Herve Renard.

The Elephants had a great squad, with Yaya and Kolo Toure, Serge Aurier, Gervinho and Wilfried Bony all part of the team.

The final, though, was extremely tense as Ghana and Ivory Coast played out a 0-0 draw.

The match was decided on penalties, with Ivory Coast coming out on top 9-8.

Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry saved Brimah Razak's penalty before scoring his and becoming an instant hero.

This was the second time Ivory Coast were crowned champions of Africa after their 1992 success, and they will be hoping to make it three times this weekend.

For the Super Eagles, it has been even longer since they tasted success in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria last won this competition in 2013.

Their squad included former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses.

But barring those two, this was one of the worst Super Eagles teams on paper.

However, head coach Stephen Keshi created a strong group, and thanks to Emmanuel Emenike's goals, they made it to