Bafana Bafana get their 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign underway today as they take on 2015 African champions Ivory Coast at the Al Salam stadium in Cairo, Egypt. The two teams will go to this game fully aware of the need to get the maximum points after Morocco managed a last gasp 1-0 win against the Brave Warriors of Namibia courtesy of a cruel own goal. Baxter has been encouraged by the spirit within his camp as he feels this could lead to an effective positive tournament for them. With Morocco and Ivory Coast bringing star studded players to this group, Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo is also not fazed by what they are up against.

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