The Ivorian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Kalilou Traore, has reiterated his country’s readiness to host the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Traore stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament is scheduled to start from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
According to him, the country has put all measures in place to ensure a hitch-free tournament.
“This will be one of the biggest events for Africa, and you can imagine that all the people of Côte d’Ivoire are mobilised to make it a very great event.
“Starting from the Head of State, President Alassane Ouattara and the Prime Minister, who right now is the Minister of Sports, is particularly in charge of the organisation of this tournament.
“Beyond the government, the population has been mobilised. The tourist sector has been mobilised, and the security, the building sectors have built many stadiums that will host different matches.
“So all the sectors in Côte d’Ivoire have been mobilised and they are ready.
“I say almost ready; now they are fine-tuning all the little things, so that they will be ready before the official opening on Jan. 13.”
The envoy explained the mobilistion is in terms of budget and the overhaul of infrastructure to ensure a successful tournament.