Festive fever grips Abidjan as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off

STORY: Festive fever grips Abidjan as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abidjan 2. various of exciting citizens 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SEVEREIN KOUASSI, Resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YANN KOUADIO MIEZAN, Resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): SERGES KOUADI, Resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): SARAN KAMAGATE, Resident STORYLINE: The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday. The streets, community playgrounds, and shopping malls are abuzz with excitement, brimming with AFCON elements. High spirits reign as people eagerly await this African sporting feast. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SEVEREIN KOUASSI, Resident "We come here to buy support items for the AFCON, because it is about to start! Friends from all countries are welcome to the AFCON. Abidjan welcomes you! We are waiting for you here! Come and have fun