AFCON: Cote D’Ivoire defeats Guinea Bissau 2-0

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Host of the African Cup of Nations, Cote D’Ivoire opened their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Seko Fofana gave the Elephants the perfect start in the Group A clash in Abidjan when he blasted home from just inside the area in the fourth minute.

He almost doubled the lead before half-time but another powerful effort was tipped on to the bar by Ouparine Djoco.

Jean-Philippe Krasso hooked in the second after the break after some smart control under pressure in the box.

 

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