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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast Hosts Kick Off Tournament with a Bang

AFCON 2023 - Africa Cup of Nations - Cape Verde - Equatorial Guinea - Football - Ghana - Ivory Coast - Mohamed Salah - Mozambique - Nigeria

Host Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup of Nations with an exciting win. Catch up on all the thrilling AFCON moments!

The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 kicked off in style in Ivory Coast, with the hosts celebrating a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their opener. The atmosphere was electric at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, delighting fans who lined the route from the Alhassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Coach Jean Louis Gasset led the team to a triumphant start, setting the stage for an exciting tournament. As the tournament progresses, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more nail-biting matches and standout performances.

In another match, Mohamed Salah's Egypt faced Mozambique, with Salah scoring a crucial injury-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw. Nigeria, the big favorite for the title, was held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their Group A opener. The competition is fierce, with each team giving their all to secure victories and advance in the tournament.

As the AFCON 2023 unfolds, football lovers worldwide are glued to their screens, following every kickoff, goal, and save. The spirit of competition is high as teams battle it out on the field, showcasing their skills and determination. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and unforgettable moments as the Africa Cup of Nations progresses.

In a surprising turn of events, Ghana suffered a setback as Cape Verde pulled off a shocking 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah continues to be a key player, delivering crucial performances for Egypt. With the tournament in full swing, fans are in for a rollercoaster of emotions as the best teams in Africa compete for the prestigious AFCON title.

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CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023: All results, scores and ... (Olympics)

The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Côte d'Ivoire will run from January 13 to February 11, 2024. Get all football scores, AFCON results, standings and points ...

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Hosts Ivory Coast celebrate as team wins Africa Cup of Nations opener (FRANCE 24)

Fans lined the route from the Alhassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in the north of the city and mobbed their team's bus as coach Jean Louis Gasset declared it ...

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Ivory Coast open AFCON 2023 with 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau (Aljazeera.com)

The hosts eased to a 2-0 win after raucous opening ceremony delighted fans at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium in Abidjan. Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - ...

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How to watch Africa Cup of Nations: Live stream AFCON free from ... (Business Insider)

The Africa Cup of Nations live streams vary around the world. Make sure you don't miss a single game, with free and paid AFCON options compared.

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Ivorians celebrate as team win Cup of Nations opener (Reuters)

It was no memorable performance, but delighted supporters nevertheless clogged the streets and parties continued late as host Ivory Coast opened proceedings ...

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Africa Cup Of Nations 2023: Hosts Ivory Coast Start AFCON ... (Outlook India)

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 ...

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CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Nigeria held 1-1 by Equatorial ... (Olympics)

Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Group A opener on Sunday (14 January).

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Nigeria v Equatorial Guinea: Africa Cup of Nations – live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: How will the three-time Afcon champions fare against Equatorial Guinea? Join Daniel Harris.

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Nigeria Ties in Its Debut at AFCON 2023 Against Equatorial Guinea (beIN SPORTS USA)

The Super Eagles came into this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations as the big favorite for the title, boasting the African Player of the Year, ...

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Salah's Egypt and Osimhen's Nigeria have frustrating starts at Africa ... (The Associated Press)

Mohamed Salah has scored a very late penalty to spare Egypt's embarrassment by drawing 2-2 against Mozambique in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.

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Osimhen nets as Nigeria are held by Equatorial Guinea (BBC Sport)

Nigeria dominate but need a Victor Osimhen equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Mohamed Salah earns Egypt draw with Mozambique with injury ... (Eurosport.com)

Mohamed Salah's injury-time penalty saved Egypt from a shock defeat in their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mozambique.

Egypt snatch 2-2 draw against Mozambique with late penalty in ... (Anadolu Agency)

Mohammed Salah scores stoppage-time penalty to rescue draw for The Pharaohs - Anadolu Ajansı.

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Salah salvages draw for Egypt against Mozambique (BBC Sport)

Mohamed Salah scores an injury-time penalty to salvage a draw for Egypt against Mozambique at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Salah rescues Egypt as Nigeria draw and Ghana lose at Cup of ... (New Straits Times Online)

Abidjan: Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by ...

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RELIVE: Egypt v Mozambique (AFCON 2023) (Ahram Online)

Ahram Online is providing a minute-by-minute coverage for Sunday's match between Egypt and Mozambique in the first round of the 2023 African Cup of Nations ...

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CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in 2024 - Ghana results, scores and ... (Olympics)

Find out the Black Stars' results, scores and group standing at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 in 2024.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Cape Verde stun Ghana ... (FRANCE 24)

Cape Verde stun Ghana 2-1 in the biggest shock of the Africa Cup of Nations so far. Egypt have Mohamed Salah to thank for salvaging a 2-2 draw against ...

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