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Afcon's surprise results and emerging stars
Zambia's Kings Kangwa (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the African Cup of Nations against the DR Congo in San Pedro, Ivory Coast, January 17, 2024
THE 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicked off last weekend with a joyous occasion in Abidjan, where hosts Ivory Coast activated the feel-good factor by defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0.
The international tournament experience can often be driven by the performance of the hosts, setting the tone for how the carnival continues.
This being Afcon, it is not always as straightforward as that, not for the hosts or for any team participating, regardless of their reputation going into the tournament.
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