Ivory Coast faces Guinea-Bissau for the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Here is all the essential information on this event.
“ The most important challenge of my life“. Jean-Louis Gasset did not beat around the bush when talking about this African Cup of Nations. Host country, Ivory Coast, of which he is now coach, is placed by the bookmakers among the big favorites for the competition.
“In any sport, it is an advantage to receive, recognized the former coach of AS Saint-Etienne. The question is how we will manage the pressure. For example, if you put your players in the best position to keep them away from this pressure a little, if you don’t just talk about that every day… Honestly, I prefer the pressure of playing at home because I think that in the key moments, it will be decisive. »
Words that will have to translate into actions for this opening match against Guinea-Bissau. The Elephants have the opportunity to strike hard from the start.
The expected compositions
Ivory Coast : Y. Fofana – Aurier, Diomandé, Ndicka, Konan – Kessié, S. Fofana, Sangaré – Boga, Krasso, Bamba.
Guinea–Bissau : Mendes – Candé, S. Mané, Djalo – C. Mané, Semedo, Cassama, Rodrigues, Quizera – Gano, Baldé.
Where to watch the game ?
This opening match of CAN 2023 between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau will be broadcast this Saturday on beIN SPORTS 1, from 9 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.
