By Mike Oyebola
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday released the official match schedule for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The draw for the biennial competition took place in Abidjan last week.
The 34th edition of the biggest sports event on African soil will take place from 13 January to 11 February 2024 in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, San Pedro, and Korhogo.
The opening game will feature hosts Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau on Sunday, January 13, 2024 at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, in Abidjan.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Equatorial Guinea in their first game on Monday, January 14.
It will be followed with games against Cote d’Ivoire on January 18 and Guinea-Bissau on January 22.