AFCON 2023: Sunday Oliseh, Fans React As Ivory Coast Defeat Guinea Bissau in the Opening Game

• Ivory Coast wins the opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Guinea-Bissau
• The host nation put two goals past the Djurtus at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe on Saturday
• Sunday Oliseh joins football journalists and fans to react after the game on social media

Ivory Coast lit up the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in the opening game at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe.

The Elephants took the lead through Seko Fofana after just four minutes of play before Jean-Philippe Krasso sealed the victory for the host nation in the 58th minute.

Guinea-Bissau could not convert their chances as Jean-Louis Gasset's side took all three points.

The match between the Elephants and the Djurtus stirred different reactions from fans and football legends on social media.

Nigerian legendary midfielder Sunday Olisheh shared his thoughts about the competition's opening game, with journalists and other football fans following suit.

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@SundayOOliseh said:

"Fun to watch. An interesting, impressive, matured and disciplined performance put up by Cote D'ivoire vs Guinea Bissau to win 2-0. Guinea Bissau are definitely not write-offs. #CAN2023"

@Jololade said:

"Big start for hosts Ivory Coast against Guinea Bissau in the opening game of #AFCON2023. Will the Super Eagles be able to withstand their firepower on Thursday? They first have to get through Equatorial Guinea tomorrow. Big games coming up."

@ColinUdoh said:

"Hosts CIV open #Afcon2023 with a 2-0 win despite something of a performance of torpor."

@iAmDanielDadzie said:

"Cote d’Ivoire makes an impressive start to the tournament. 2 great goals in the opener. Hoping to see more goals in the coming games!!! #AFCON2023."

@a_jiren_ said:

"First great game, congrats to Ivory Coast for their win. #AFCON #AFCON2023"

@kwazibruce said:

"So, the Côte d'Ivoire team was earlier captained by someone with an Akan name, Frank Kesse, he really held the midfield for the Elephants. But the Ivorians were too comfortable in the match against Guinea Bissau, or were they saving their energy for the Super Eagles? #AFCON2023."

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Ivory Coast will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their second game of the tournament on Thursday, January 18.

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Sports Brief earlier reported on Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate at Al-Nassr, Seko Fofana, scoring the first goal of the AFCON 2023 after just four minutes of play.

The former RC Lens midfielder pounced a pass from Al Ahli star Franck Kessie to curl a beautiful strike past Guinea-Bissau goalkeeper Ouparine Djoco.