The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has marked Sébastien Haller’s 30th birthday today, June 22, with a special tribute highlighting his match-winning goal for Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Nigeria.
In a social media post, CAF shared footage of Haller’s crucial goal, accompanied by the caption: “When birthday boy Sébastien Haller scored 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 goal that turned a whole nation’s dream into reality.”
The continental football governing body further honored the Ivorian striker, stating, “The man, the myth, the Haller. Wishing a happy birthday to the man himself.”
Haller’s goal in the AFCON 2023 final proved to be the difference-maker, securing victory for the Ivory Coast national team, nicknamed the Elephants, against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
The significance of this achievement is underscored by CAF’s description of the goal as one that realized an entire nation’s aspirations.
This celebration not only commemorates Haller’s birthday but also serves as a reminder of his heroic performance in one of Africa’s most prestigious football tournaments.
The forward’s contribution to Ivory Coast’s success has clearly left a lasting impression on African football.
Entering a new decade of his life, Haller’s status as a football icon on the continent appears firmly established, with his AFCON exploits now part of the tournament’s rich history and Ivorian football lore.
