The Ivorian Government has officially designated Thursday, January 18, as a public holiday for all schools across the nation. This decision is not linked to any routine academic schedule but is instead in anticipation of the host nation’s second match in Group A of the ongoing 2023 TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations tournament. The Ivory Coast’s national football team, the Elephants, is scheduled to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on the same day.
The government’s objective is to ensure that citizens of the Francophone country have ample time to prepare and extend their wholehearted support to the Elephants as they gear up for this crucial match. A local source in Cote d’Ivoire confirmed the government’s directive, emphasizing the significance of rallying public support for the national team during this important sporting event.
