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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast Triumph in Opener Against Guinea-Bissau

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Ivory Coast kicks off their AFCON 2023 journey with a impressive 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead!

In a thrilling start to AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast began their campaign on a positive note by defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé. The host nation showcased their strength and determination in the opening match, setting the tone for their home advantage throughout the tournament. Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored the crucial goals, delighting the passionate fans in Abidjan.

As the Africa Cup of Nations unfolds, all eyes are on Ivory Coast to see if they can maintain their winning momentum. With a rich football history, the country is eager to secure glory in front of their home crowd. The tournament promises a mix of high-stakes matches, talented players, and fierce competition as nations battle for the prestigious title.

In the build-up to the AFCON 2023, eager fans speculated on favorites, potential surprises, and standout players to watch. The tournament's unique atmosphere and the electrifying opening ceremony added to the excitement, setting the stage for an unforgettable sporting event in Africa. As the journey continues, football enthusiasts eagerly await more thrilling matches and memorable moments from the prestigious competition.

In a historic twist, Ivory Coast became the center of attention as the host nation secured a confident victory in the tournament's kickoff. Seko Fofana's remarkable goal marked a significant moment in the AFCON 2023 journey, setting the tone for an exciting tournament. The vibrant energy of the opening ceremony captivated audiences, illuminating the passion and unity of African football fans across the continent.

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Ivory Coast kick-off AFCON with a win (LFP)

In a thrilling kick-off to AFCON 2023, Ivory Coast, the host nation, started their campaign on a positive note against Guinea-Bissau at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé. The anticipation was tangible as both teams took the field, featuring notable Ligue 1 ...

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Time to shine: Ivory Coast counts wins but not costs as AFCON 2023 ... (Aljazeera.com)

As Africa's top football spectacle begins, continental attention turns to Ivory Coast for whom AFCON means much more.

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Hosts Ivory Coast have high hopes as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off (FRANCE 24)

The first Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Ivory Coast in four decades gets underway on Saturday as the hosts, without their star forward Sebastien ...

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AFCON PREVIEW: Favourites, potential flops, dark horses — and ... (TheCable)

TheCable previews the group stage of the biennial tournament. Group A (Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau). Favourites: There is no ...

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AFCON Preview: 34th Africa Cup of Nations Cup kicks off with onus ... (Premium Times)

The highest-ranked FIFA team and the hosting nation will experience heightened pressure and expectations, with the anticipation...

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Afcon 2023: Saudi Arabia-based players will be 'at top level' at finals ... (BBC News)

With more players now based in Saudi Arabia, could the Kingdom have a big impact on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations?

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AFCON records you need to know (Vanguard)

The Super Eagles and many Nigerian players have written several pages in the Nations Cup record books. Since its inception in 1957, the Africa Cup of Nations ( ...

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All Things To Watch Out For At Afcon! (SNL24)

The continent's most prestigious sports event, the Africa Cup of Nations, gets underway on Saturday, 13 January in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

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Ivory Coast Aim For Home Glory As AFCON Kicks Off (Leadership Newspaper)

The Elephants, fueled by home advantage but sans their star striker Sebastien Haller, charge into battle against minnows Guinea-Bissau at the newly-built Ebimpe ...

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TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Cote d'Ivoire 2023: Top 10 matches of ... (CAFOnline.com)

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in less than 24 hours with the opening matches of the group stages.

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Africa Cup of Nations schedule, fixtures, results and every game's ... (The Independent)

Afcon schedule, fixtures, results and start times · Saturday 13 January. Group A: Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau, Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan (20:00).

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AFCON 2023 begins! (sundaymail.co.zw)

Group A – Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau · Group B – Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mozambique · Group C – Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia.

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AFCON 2023: Group Stage Fixtures And Kick-off Times (Leadership Newspaper)

Some of the biggest games to watch out for in the AFCON 2023 group stage include Ivory Coast and Nigeria in Group A, Egypt and Ghana in Group B, ...

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Make AFCON 2023 a favourite in your app | SuperSport (SuperSport)

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 tournament starts on Saturday, 13 January, so make sure you add it as a Favourite in your SuperSport ...

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Excitement as Africa football fiesta AFCON 2023 begins today (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

The first match of the 34th edition of the African championship will see the host Ivory Coast take on Guniea-Bissau. Ivory Coast is hosting the rest of the ...

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AFCON 2023 schedule: Full list of matches, dates, venues, timings (Sportstar)

The 2023 AFCON will begin on January 14 and end on February 12, with the final scheduled to take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, ...

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Euphoria engulfs Abidjan as TotalEnergies CAF AFCON fever grips ... (CAFOnline.com)

The streets of Abidjan are buzzing with excitement as fans flock in from across Africa ahead of the continent's biggest football party kicking off on ...

AFCON: Italy's $360 Million-Rated Contingent Readies For Kickoff (Forbes)

Milan's depth is impaired by the losses of Samuel Chukwueze and Ismael Bennacer. Nigerian mavericks Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will reduce the firepower ...

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How to watch Africa Cup of Nations: Live stream AFCON free from ... (Business Insider)

The Africa Cup of Nations live streams vary around the world. Make sure you don't miss a single game, with free and paid AFCON options compared.

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INTERVIEW: Italian Cizmic says AFCON 2023 will be different ... (Premium Times)

The last edition of the World Cup showed that Africa is full of talent and talented coaches as well who can get the most out of their players African ...

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Africa Cup of Nations: Essential pre-kickoff insights you need to know (News24)

Things to know about the Africa Cup of Nations before the 2024 tournament kicks off on Saturday with a Group A clash between hosts Ivory Coast and ...

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Top players to watch at 2023 AFCON (FARPost)

Al-Ahli Saudi winger Riyad Mahrez will be the main man for Algeria in the 2023 finals in Ivory Coast. Mahrez has been displaying consistent performances for the ...

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AFCON 2023 Kicks off with Spectacle of African Unity, Music, and ... (Morocco World News)

The much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations 2023 kicked off today with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara stadium, ...

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AFCON 2023: Stadiums of the tournament (StadiumDB.com)

Today the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Ivory Coast, begins . Due to weather issues, the tournament was moved from June 2023 to January 2024.

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Amin Mohamed Omar to officiate opening TotalEnergies CAF ... (CAFOnline.com)

Amin Mohamed Omar of Egypt has been named referee for the opening match of the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire ...

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Cote d'Ivoire secure 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau in AFCON 2023 ... (Ahram Online)

In the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), host nation Cote d'Ivoire showcased their dominance with a resounding 2-0 win over Guinea ...

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AFCON 2023: Egypt's Amin Mohamed to officiate opening match (Vanguard)

Egypt's Amin Mohamed Omar has been chosen to referee the match between the host country and Guinea Bissau.

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Fofana scores first as Elephants win AFCON opener (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Seko Fofana got Cote d'Ivoire's Africa Cup of Nations campaign off the perfect start, scoring the first goal of the tournament to set the host nation on its ...

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AFCON Livestream: How to Watch Africa Cup of Nations Soccer ... (CNET)

The carnival of continental soccer action takes place across the Ivory Coast throughout January and February.

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Hosts Ivory Coast sink Guinea Bissau to get Afcon up and running (The Guardian)

Hosts Ivory Coast beat Guinea Bissau 2-0 in the opening game of the African Cup of Nations.

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CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023: All results, scores and ... (Olympics)

The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire will run from January 13 to February 11, 2024. Get all football scores, AFCON results, standings and points ...

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Dazzling TotalEnergies CAF AFCON opener showcases Cote d ... (CAFOnline.com)

A kaleidoscopic opening ceremony in Abidjan provided a taste of Cote d'Ivoire's rich culture as the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations burst into ...

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Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau - Fofana and Krasso on ... (BBC News)

Hosts Ivory Coast open their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in Group A.

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The Best of Seko Fofana | AFCON 2023 | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Seko Fofana scored the opening goal of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 for the hosts against Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, ...

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Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau: Hosts open Africa Cup of Nations ... (Eurosport.com)

Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored the goals as hosts Ivory Coast claimed a comfortable 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau.

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AFCON 2023: Full tournament schedule (Aljazeera.com)

The complete list of fixtures for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Cote d'Ivoire.

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Fofana sets hosts Ivory Coast on way to win Afcon opener (The East African)

Ivory Coast's midfielder Seko Fofana (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 group A football match between Ivory ...

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