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AFCON Victory Against Ivory Coast
Celebration of national football victory
Celebration date
January 23
Geographic reach
1 country
Celebrates Equatorial Guinea's victory in the African Cup of Nations against Ivory Coast.
Commemorates the historic victory of Equatorial Guinea against Ivory Coast in AFCON 2024
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