Nigeria v Ivory Coast live - Africa Cup of Nations final latest as Haller completes turnaround for hosts

This is the second meeting between the sides at this year's tournament, with Nigeria prevailing 1-0 in Group A.

It is worth noting the Super Eagles have faced the Elephants in all three previous Africa Cup of Nations editions in which they have gone on to lift the trophy.

The hosts keep the pressure up and are awarded another corner when Aina turns a dangerous cross behind.

Space opens for Seko Fofana to try his luck from distance. His ambitious attempt is on target, but straight into the grateful arms of Nwabali.

Today, Ivory Coast are aiming to become the 12th different hosts to win this tournament.

They would also be the first to do so since Egypt in 2006.

The Elephants have another set-piece in a promising area.

This time, Kessie forces the issue with a strong run down the right flank, before he is eventually stopped in his tracks by Bassey.

The hosts continue to apply the pressure and force a corner.

After the initial delivery is dealt with, Adingra whips in a cross from the left flank.

The sliding Haller gets a touch on the ball, but does not connect strongly enough to steer it inside the far post.

Ivory Coast have the opportunity to send the ball into the box, though Seri's delivery is cleared.

It gets sent back in towards Haller, but Nwabali eventually collects.

The referee blows his whistle and Nigeria get this year's Africa Cup of Nations final under way!

The two teams have made their way out onto the field and are observing their respective national anthems.

We are almost ready to go at Alassane Ouattara Stadium.

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Fae also makes a couple of alterations from the Elephants' semi-final victory over Congo.

Both of them come in defence. Aurier returns from suspension to skipper the side and Koussounou is also recalled with Singo dropping to the bench alongside Diakite, who is also back from a ban.

Peseiro makes two changes from the Super Eagles' victory over South Africa in the semi-finals.

Sanusi returns to replace Osayi-Samuel at full-back, while Chukwueze takes Simon's place on the right side of the front three.

Nigeria: Nwabali; Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Onyeka, Iwobi, Sanusi; Chukwueze, Osimhen, Lookman.

Subs: Uzoho, Omeruo, Osayi-Samuel, Awaziem, Yusuf, Aribo, Onyedika, Simon, Onuachu, Musa, Moffi, Iheanacho.

Ivory Coast: Y. Fofana; Aurier, Kossounou, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Seri, S. Fofana; Gradel, Haller, Adingra.

Subs: Ali Sangare, Singo, Diomande, Diallo, Amani, Sangare, Bamba, Pepe, Diakite, Kouame, Boga, Krasso.

Will it be title number four for Nigeria, or will Ivory Coast join them on three triumphs?

The Super Eagles are appearing in their eighth final having conceded just a single goal from open play.

After finishing second in Group A, Jose Peseiro's side saw off Cameroon and Angola before denying South Africa on penalties in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, the hosts endured a tumultuous start to the tournament that saw head coach Jean-Louis Gasset with their hopes of reaching the knockout stages still in the balance.

Although, they have not looked back under interim boss Emerse Fae, who took them through Group A in third place before overseeing a penalty shootout win over reigning champions Senegal. Mali were then beaten 2-1 after extra-time, before the Elephants edged out Congo 1-0 in the semi-finals.

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Hello and a very warm welcome to everyone joining us for LIVE updates of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in Abidjan.

Kick-off 20.00 GMT.