The 29th edition of the African cup of nations started on Saturday 19th January at the Soccer city stadium in Johannesburg.
South Africa and Cape Verde Islands slugged it out in the opening match. The Island nation was responsible for the non-qualification of Egypt and Cameroon with regards to AFCON 2013.
Cape Verde should have scored two or three goals in the first half. The Portuguese-speaking nation were very impressive in the opening 45 minutes, but their attackers let them down by failing to convert their chances.
Platini was the major culprit of the day. The 'Bafana Bafana' of South Africa looked nervous throughout the goalless draw.
Angola and Morocco also ended their game in a stalemate. The Palacas Negras of Angola prevented the fleet-footed Moroccans from claiming a victory on Saturday night.
In group B, Ghana started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against DR Congo. Badu gave the Black Stars the lead in the first half.
After the break, Asamoah made it 2-0 with a well-taken pile-diver.
The Congolese players bounced back by scoring two goals in the 53rd and 68th minute to end the game 2-2.
Claude Leroy was highly elated after his team claimed a vital point against Ghana.
Mali moved to the top of group B after a 1-0 win over Niger Republic. Seydou Keita scored the only goal for the war-turned country on Sunday night.
South Africa and Cape Verde Islands slugged it out in the opening match. The Island nation was responsible for the non-qualification of Egypt and Cameroon with regards to AFCON 2013.
Cape Verde should have scored two or three goals in the first half. The Portuguese-speaking nation were very impressive in the opening 45 minutes, but their attackers let them down by failing to convert their chances.
Platini was the major culprit of the day. The 'Bafana Bafana' of South Africa looked nervous throughout the goalless draw.
Angola and Morocco also ended their game in a stalemate. The Palacas Negras of Angola prevented the fleet-footed Moroccans from claiming a victory on Saturday night.
In group B, Ghana started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against DR Congo. Badu gave the Black Stars the lead in the first half.
After the break, Asamoah made it 2-0 with a well-taken pile-diver.
The Congolese players bounced back by scoring two goals in the 53rd and 68th minute to end the game 2-2.
Claude Leroy was highly elated after his team claimed a vital point against Ghana.
Mali moved to the top of group B after a 1-0 win over Niger Republic. Seydou Keita scored the only goal for the war-turned country on Sunday night.
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