Ivory Coast showcased dominance in their inaugural match of the 2023 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Guinea-Bissau.
Securing a commanding 2-0 victory, the host nation, Ivory Coast, now leads Group A.
This historic AFCON encounter marked the first-ever meeting between the two teams, with the Ivorians living up to expectations by controlling the game.
Seko Fofana made a significant impact, breaking the deadlock in the 4th minute and providing Ivory Coast with an early advantage.
In the second half, Jean-Philippe Krasso further solidified Ivory Coast's lead with a goal in the 58th minute, securing a comfortable win for the Elephants.
This triumph positions Ivory Coast favorably as they prepare for their upcoming clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on January 18.
Meanwhile, Guinea-Bissau seeks to rebound from the defeat as they gear up for their next challenge against Equatorial Guinea.
