(IN PICTURES) AFCON Opens With Spectacular Performances

There is a heavy gridlock in the city of Abidjan as excited fans move to the Alassane Ouattara stadium.

Various supporters of participating teams trooped to the venue of the Group A opening match between host country, Cote d’Ivoire, and Guinea Bissau at the 34th edition of the AFCON.

Cote d’Ivoire is hosting the tournament for the first time since 1984.

Here are some shots from performances at the venue.