Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has called for general mobilization to make the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) tournament, which his country is hosting starting January 13, a “great celebration of African fraternity.”
“Let us mobilize to make this CAN a great celebration of youth, Ivorian hospitality and African fraternity”, declared Alassane Ouattara in a New Year’s message to the nation.
The Ivorian Head of State also called on all Ivorians to consider themselves “ambassadors” of the CAN. For him, “this event, which is among the most publicized in the world, will amplify the influence” of his country.
“The CAN represents, beyond the sporting stakes, an opportunity to give new impetus to the development of the tourist and cultural industries and several sectors of our economy”, he said.
The competition will be held in Abidjan (south), Yamoussoukro (center), San Pedro (southwest), Korhogo (north) and Bouaké (center).
Côte d’Ivoire is hosting the CAN finals for the second time, after 1984. Winners of the CAN in 1992 and 2015, the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire are dreaming of a third star.
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