— ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Seko Fofana needed only four minutes to score the first goal of the Africa Cup of Nations as host country Ivory Coast started with a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the tournament opener on Saturday. Two-time champion Ivory Coast was able to maintain possession and calmly set about creating chances through patient buildup play. They responded with “Olé, olé, olé” around the 60,000-capacity Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Ivory Coast hasn't hosted the Africa Cup since 1984, when it started by beating Togo 3-0 in the opening match. Borussia Dortmund forward Sébastien Haller and Brighton winger Simon Adingra both missed Saturday's game for Ivory Coast with injuries.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 14, 2024 11:23 UTC