Date: Monday 24th June
Time: 3:30pm
Stadium: Al Salam Stadium
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
IVORY COAST
Ibrahim Kamara's team has no injury concern going into the clash with South Africa in their opener of the AFCON game, he has all his player fit for the clash.
Recent Form:The Elephant has experienced a dip in form after winning the 2015 edition of the Nations Cup, they got bundled out in the Group stage of the 2017 AFCON and they also failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, due to ageing squad.
With plenty of young talent in the squad, they are considered as one of the favourites to win the Nations Cup.
SOUTH AFRICA
Stuart Baxter has his squad set for the clash against Ivory Coast, he has a team fully fit as no injury worries for the manager at this stage of the tournament.
He would bank on the likes of Ronwen Williams or Darren Keet expected to start in goal and Baxter is likely to stick with his cautious approach, being the underdog in this game.
Recent Form: Bafana Bafana qualified as second behind Nigeria during the qualifying round, they are one of the consistent team in Africa tournaments and they are willing to prove some points when they kick start the tournament in Egypt.
The likes of Percy Tau, who claimed the Proximus League Player of the Season award in Belgium, is expected to partner Lebo Mothiba, who banged in 11 goals in what was a successful season with Strasbourg, helping his team win the Coupe de la Ligue.
HEAD TO HEAD
In the last three matches played between these teams, South Africa won one and drew two.
PREDICTION
Ivory Coast 2-1 South Africa
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