AFCON: Kodjia Helps Ivory Coast Past South Africa

Jonathan Kodjia's second-half strike saw Ivory Coast edge to a 1-0 win over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.

Les Elephants exited at the group stage two years ago having failed to win a match as defending champions, but they collected three points at the first attempt this time in Cairo on Monday.

Lille star Nicolas Pepe hit the bar with a first-half free-kick and Ivory Coast had to stay patient, finally getting their goal midway through the second period from Kodjia.

The goal clinched an ultimately deserved victory for Ibrahima Kamara's men, who play Morocco next as South Africa face Namibia.