Date: Saturday 13th January, 2024
Time: 9:00 pm
Stadium Stade Alassane Quattara
Referee
Goal Scorer:
Ivory Coast
Simon Adingra and Sebastien Haller are in the wars and may not start the Elephants' first game of the competition.
Household names like Eric Bailly, Wilfried Zaha and Nicolas Pepe are not part of the Ivory Coast group aiming to win the nation's third African title.
Despite the absences, the hosts' midfield — comprising Franck Kessie, Seko Fofana and Ibrahim Sangare — should help to dominate the game against possibly passive opponents.
Ivory Coast possible starting lineup:
Fofana; Aurier, Diomande, Ndicka, Konan; Kessie, Fofana, Sangare; Krasso, Boga, Bamba
Guinea Bissau
Cande typically utilises a 4-3-3 but tends to alter that approach for a back three against superior opponents, which is anticipated against Ivory Coast on Saturday.
Mama Balde is expected to lead the line, and the unfancied side's hopes rest on the forward if the Djurtus are to shock the home side.
Samsunspor defender Nanu is doubtful for Guinea-Bissau's opening fixture.
Guinea-Bissau possible starting lineup:
Mendes; Cande, Mane, Djalo; Mane, Semedo, Cassama, Rodrigues, Quizera; Gano, Balde
Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau
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