Host Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) has the 34th AfricanCup opened with a confident mandatory victory. Without the ailing BVB striker Sebastien Haller The Ivorians sat down at the start of the tournament on Saturday (January 13th, 2024). Abidjan against the Underdog Guinea Bissau with 2:0 (1:0).
Seko Fofana (4th) delighted the 60,000 fans in the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara with his early opening goal, Jean-Philippe Krasso (58th) followed up after the break. The one suffering from ankle problems Haller may be available for the two-time African champions in the second group game against Nigeria on Thursday.
“We feel the expectations every day, but we just have to live with it”said the Ivorian national coach Jean Louis Gasset Immediately before the start of the tournament there was a lot of pressure on the home teamteam explained. “My job is to turn the pressure into something positive and make sure it gives the players strength and confidence.”