Cote d’Ivoire's capital has been transformed into a sea of colour and noise as the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations hype shifts into overdrive. Buses full of supporters have arrived from neighbouring countries like Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Senegal Mauritania, and Nigeria in recent days. "The atmosphere here is amazing already," said Morocco fan Hassan El Bakkali told CafOnline.com in Abidjan on Saturday morning. But the AFCON passion is not confined to the Ivorian capital, with millions across Africa eagerly counting down to kick-off. But this weekend, all eyes are on Abidjan as Cote d’Ivoire prepares to host the world's most thrilling sporting spectacle.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 13, 2024 11:39 UTC