African Cup of Nations

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Ivory Coast Shines as Hosts of African Cup of Nations: A Soccer Spectacle amidst Oil Controversy

Africa Cup of Nations - Football - Ivory Coast - Milan - Morocco - Nigeria - Samuel Chukwueze - Senegal - Total Energies - Victor Osimhen

Get ready for some thrilling football action in Ivory Coast as the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off amidst controversies and stunning performances!

The Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Ivory Coast, with hosts Ivory Coast making a powerful statement in their opening match against Guinea-Bissau. Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso's goals set the stage for an exciting tournament. However, the event is not without its controversies, with Total Energies' involvement casting a shadow over the tournament.

Despite the oil and gas controversies, the football fever in Ivory Coast is palpable as fans eagerly anticipate each match. The tournament's schedule is packed with thrilling fixtures, promising intense matchups between top African teams and showcasing the continent's football talent at its best.

As the competition progresses, favorites like Morocco and Senegal are closely watched, but the spotlight remains on hosts Ivory Coast. The team's strong start has garnered attention, with fans hopeful for a successful campaign and memorable performances throughout the tournament.

In the midst of the football frenzy, notable players like Milan's Samuel Chukwueze and Ismael Bennacer are expected to shine, adding to the excitement of the tournament. Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman bring their talent to the field, promising action-packed moments for fans to enjoy.

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Hosts Ivory Coast have high hopes as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off (FRANCE 24)

The first Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Ivory Coast in four decades gets underway on Saturday as the hosts, without their star forward Sebastien ...

Africa Cup Of Nations Begins Under The Shroud Of Oil And Gas (Forbes)

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be a another soccer tournament marred by sportswashing, this time by fossil fuel giant Total Energies.

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Africa's biggest event kicks-off today: Where to watch TotalEnergies ... (CAFOnline.com)

Africa's biggest event, TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 will kick-off at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe at 20h00 GMT.

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Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau: Africa Cup of Nations โ€“ as it happened (The Guardian)

Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored fine goals as the hosts began the tournament with a comfortable victory.

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Africa Cup of Nations schedule, fixtures, results and every game's ... (The Independent)

Afcon schedule, fixtures, results and start times · Saturday 13 January. Group A: Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau, Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan (20:00).

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Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau: Hosts kick off African Cup of Nations ... (Daily Mail)

Fofana gave his side a fourth minute lead with a superb shot from the edge of the box before Krasso made up for an earlier miss when he acrobatically netted ...

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Time to shine: Ivory Coast counts wins but not costs as AFCON 2023 ... (Aljazeera.com)

As Africa's top football spectacle begins, continental attention turns to Ivory Coast for whom AFCON means much more.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Fixtures, results, group tables, full ... (Evening Standard)

Morocco are favourites, followed closely by Senegal, hosts Ivory Coast, Algeria, Egypt and Nigeria. The top two of each group will go through plus the top ...

AFCON: Italy's $360 Million-Rated Contingent Readies For Kickoff (Forbes)

Milan's depth is impaired by the losses of Samuel Chukwueze and Ismael Bennacer. Nigerian mavericks Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will reduce the firepower ...

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