Elephants Trample On Wild Dogs In AFCON 2023 Opener
Written by Oluwaseun Oyediji
The hugely awaited 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally started at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe on Saturday.
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The opening match was a joyous one for the host, Cote D’Ivoire which recorded a 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau.
The visitors started the game with the purpose of getting an early goal but it was the host that got the first corner kick which wasn’t fruitful.
Shortly after the corner in the fourth minute Seko Mohamed Fofana scored the first goal of the tournament as he raced through the defence before hitting the opener.
The Djurtus got two chances to equalise in the first period but couldn’t capitalise on the opportunities.
The Ivorian also had their chances from Fofana who should have doubled the lead but hit the crossbar instead.
Jean Philippe Krasso finally doubled the lead for Louis Gasset's side.
Cote D'Ivoire will next face Nigeria in their next match.
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Nigeria will trade tackles with Equatorial Guinea in their first group game of the competition.
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The two sides will hope to get their tournament on a bright note on Sunday.
Jose Peseiro's side will hope to surpass last tournament's Round of 16 feat.
Captain of Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa during his pre-match conference sought support from Nigerian fans.
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Lazaro Awono is also taunting the downfall of the three-time African champions.
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