The Ivory Coast Elephants secured a triumphant 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Côte d’Ivoire. Seko Fofana opened the scoring for Ivory Coast in the 4th minute of the first half, following an assist from Franck Kessie.
In the early minutes of the second half, Fofana’s teammate Jean-Philippe Krasso added the second goal for Côte d’Ivoire in the 58th minute.
This victory underscores Côte d’Ivoire’s prowess as they host the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony that captivated football fans worldwide.
