Ivory Coast Kicks Off AFCON Campaign in Style After Win Over Guinea Bissau

The host-nation of the 2024 African Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast has kicked off their AFCON campaign in style after defeating Guinea Bissau 2:0 in the maiden match of the tournament.

The home side were very ferocious on the attack as soon as the match began, and were able to find the back of the net in the 4th minute after Midfielder, Seko Fofana latched on to a precise pass inside the box, sending in a superb strike that found its way right inside the net.

After series of attempts from both sides, Ivory Coast extended their lead in the 58th minute, as Jean-Philippe Krasso was able to beat the goalkeeper by juggling the ball and firing low into the middle of the goal.

The match ended 2:0 in favour of Ivory Coast, and defeating Guinea Bissau means they now top their group A with 3 points ahead of Nigeria and Equatorial guinea who will be battling it all out tomorrow.

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