AFCON kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results
AFCON kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire, as China-Africa cooperation delivers solid results
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-01-15 20:28:35
* The glory of African football reached a peak as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off in Cote d’Ivoire, attracting a large number of fans across Africa and even from China.
* The widespread Chinese elements, including the construction of modernized stadiums, road improvements, and renovation of hospitals and airports, decorated the AFCON 2023.
* The grand opening of the AFCON 2023 showcased the long-term legacy of China-Africa cooperation and the long-lasting China-Africa friendship.
by Xinhua writer Yan Ran
ABIDJAN, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) — Excitement is mounting in Cote d’Ivoire as the streets of the West African country are packed with football fans from around the world, singing the official song “Akwaba” — meaning welcome in the local language — of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The much-anticipated tournament kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday night in Abidjan, the commercial capital of Cote d’Ivoire, where the spotlight is on the continent’s premier football talents.
