There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote D’Ivoire, ahead of the opening match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations between host, Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau.
Security agencies did their best to put the situation under control.
Newsmen as well as supporters of the two nations had a hectic time accessung the stadium amid heavy security and traffic.
Some of the motorists and pedestrians said that they were disappointed with the traffic situation and called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to make better arrangements to deal with the situation.
Some of them said, however, they were excited that the African Cup of Nations was taking place in their country.
In spite of the situation, some Ivorians were seen dancing and drumming some kilometres away from the Alassane Ouattara Stadium to entertain the people stuck in the traffic.
