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Ivory Coast has opened the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau at Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored the goals. The hosts deservedly extended their advantage just before the hour mark when substitute Jean-Philippe Krasso acrobatically fired home after great work from Jonathan Bamba.
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Although not always doing enough to entertain the home fans following the opening ceremony, the Ivorians won with something to spare.
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They took the lead inside four minutes when Seko Fofana crafted some room for himself on the edge of the penalty area before unleashing an unstoppable shot. The Frenchman’s side got a dream start when Fofana curled his shot into the top corner from 20 yards, settling the nerves of the home players and their supporters.
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The hosts will be relying on the likes of Fofana, and in-form striker Sebastien Haller during the tournament.
Based on this opening display, that array of talent could take Cote d’Ivoire to the AFCON 2023 crown.
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