Super Eagles AFCON Group A main rivals and host nation Cote d’Ivoire tonight recorded a big advantage courtesy of a 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau.
A goal in each half by the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire extended the 10-match winless run of Guinea Bissau at the AFCON.
The opening day match may not have been a spectacle in front of a sold-out Alassane Quatarra Stadium in Abidjan, but it was a physical contest played under hot and humid conditions.
The Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau failed to take the chances that fell their way, but they will not be pushovers in their other Group A matches.
The Super Eagles will now have to also win their first match of the competition tomorrow so as to go with full confidence into their second game against the home team Thursday evening.
