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The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 commenced with an electrifying opening ceremony on Saturday night in Abidjan. A full-capacity audience of 60,000 at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium immersed themselves in the colors and rich culture of Cote d’Ivoire, setting the stage for the tournament opener between the host nation and Guinea Bissau.
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The festivities showcased Ivorian tradition and African unity through a dynamic display featuring singers, acrobats, and dancers. As a dazzling conclusion to the ceremony, fireworks in the national colors of Cote d’Ivoire illuminated the Abidjan sky, marking the commencement of Africa’s grandest football celebration in a spectacular manner.
This breathtaking spectacle heightened the excitement among fans just moments before the kickoff of the continental showpiece.
Below are some of the spectacular images from the event:
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