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.
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