Ivory Coast opens with win over Sudan in African Cup

Posted January 22, 2012 4:16 pm.

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MALABO — Angola joined Ivory Coast in winning its opening match at the African Cup of Nations on Sunday by beating Burkina Faso 2-1 from Manucho’s long-range strike in the second half.

The former Manchester United forward struck in the 68th minute after Alain Traore had levelled for Burkina Faso from a free kick in the 57th.

Mateus Da Costa had put Angola ahead in the 48th following a forgettable first half.

Both Angola goals came from defensive blunders.

Also in Group B, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast beat Sudan 1-0 at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo.

Group B fixtures continue Thursday. Group C opens tomorrow with Gabon vs. Niger and Morocco vs. Tunisia.

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