AFCON 2023: Hosts, Ivory Coast, kick off the tournament with win over Guinea-Bissau

After some delays and extended dates, the 2023 African Cup of Nations has finally kicked off, with the host country, Ivory Coast, starting off on a bright note, as they secured a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau.

Some opening ceremony that! 🤩🕺🇨🇮#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/SFBmXWYSZc

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 13, 2024

The goal came in both halves courtesy of Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso. 

FULL-TIME!

One goal in each half mean the hosts secure the first 3 points of the tournament. 🇨🇮#CIVGNB | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/EOD6H8UoEj

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 13, 2024

It was a really good start for The Elephants, who were the better side and deserved the win, which keeps them at the top of Group A, which also has Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, who are playing on Sunday afternoon.

The AFCON journey begins this weekend 💥

Save the dates 📆 #AFCON2023 | #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/d9fm92vCt5

— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) January 12, 2024

Egypt will also be in action against group B counterparts, Ghana later on Sunday. 

By Faith Kordoo