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In-Depth: How Cote d'Ivoire coasted past blunt Bafana

The Ivorians barely got out of first gear in beating Bafana Bafana. Goal analyses the tactical battle that unfolded.

A star-studded Ivory Coast came into their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group D opener against South Africa as firm favourites to take all three points. And so it proved as The Elephants cruised to a one-sided one-nil victory over Bafana Bafana.

STARTING LINE-UPS

South Africa made two surprise selections in their starting lineup. In goal, Darren Keet was left on the bench with Ronwen Williams getting the nod instead.