Jean-Philippe Krasso Wondergoal Helps Ivory Coast Beat Guinea-Bissau In AFCON Opener

A superb goal from Jean-Philippe Krasso helped hosts Ivory Coast beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations.

A superb strike from Jean-Philippe Krasso helped hosts Ivory Coast beat Guinea-Bissau in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Krasso lit up Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the 58th minute on Saturday night with a piece of individual skill that will likely see him nominated for the Goal of the Tournament award.

Jonathan Bamba's attempted cross for Krasso was initially intercepted by Opa Sangante but the defender was unable to control the ball, which deflected high into the air.

Sangante then tried to hoof clear but he was beaten to the ball by Krasso, who coolly flicked it over the center-back's head.

Krasso's second touch cleverly took the ball further away from Sangante before he executed a stunning flying volley into the net from 10 yards.

Jean-Philippe Krasso extends the lead! 💪⚽

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs 🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau is LIVE now on #beINSPORTS 📺 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/5tc0fqcnqM

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 13, 2024

Just give to Krasso the Best Goal Of The CAN2024 trophy alreadypic.twitter.com/e8G3GldNhz

— ;el haramkhaté (@OfficialAsComa) January 13, 2024

The celebration was almost as impressive as the goal itself as Krasso further displayed his athletic ability by performing a somersault.

The Red Star Belgrade forward's goal wrapped up a 2-0 victory for the Ivory Coast after Seko Fofana had earlier fired his side into a fourth-minute lead.

Highlights: Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau

Jean-Philippe Krasso pictured performing a somersault after scoring a goal for the Ivory Coast in a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the opening game of this year's Africa Cup of Nations / beIN SPORTS