Africa Cup of Nations - The Goalless Draw Day 1

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The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) football that kicked off Saturday 19 January at Johannesburg  was a disappointing both for the teams, and for the fans. 

The two matches played on the Day-1 ended in a goalless draw - what a pity.

It was pity to see the host South Africa helpless to score even a single goal against Cape Verde which was playing its maiden match in the Afcon Saturday. Bafana Bafana struggled to overcome their tag as a side who struggle to score goals, failing to create clear-cut chances in the Johannesburg rain. Cape Verde had the best opportunity of the game, with striker Platini dragging his close-range shot badly wide.

The result, however, gives the Blue Sharks their first Nations Cup point.

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The second match between Angola and Morocco was yet another disappointment  The goalless draw was not something for which fans had thronged the arena.

Although semblance of effort to goal was seen when Moroccan Younes Belhanda almost forced a winner as he dribbled through the Angolan defence, but dragged narrowly wide at the near post. Likewise, Angolan debutant Guilherme Afonso nearly punished Morocco keeper Nadir Lamyaghri's fumble, only to lob wide.

So that was about Day-1, a goalless opening.

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Cape Verde make maiden appearance in the opening match against South Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2013 | Free Live Streaming - 19 January

The 29th Africa Cup of Nations commences Saturday, 19th January toady at FNB Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Cup will terminate on 10 February with its final match.

The opening match on Day 1 is being played between Cape Verde and hosts South Africa at FNB Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg.

It is expected that about 87 000 fans will turn out to watch the opening fixture of the 2013 Afcon Saturday today.

Cape Verde, also known as the Blue Sharks are making their first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, also known as Afcon. Cape Verde are the smallest nation playing in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, with their population totaling 500,000.

For today's opening match, Cape Verde are without three of their most experienced players, Lito, Dady and Ricardo, but do not have any injury problems otherwise. it may be added that Cape Verde stunned Cameroon during qualification for the tournament, with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

The last time South Africa played Cape Verde Islands was during qualification fixtures for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and Bafana Bafana were able to beat the Islanders both home and away.

The likely opposing teams may include the following:

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The match is scheduled for Saturday, 19 January at 16:00 GMT at FNB Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa.

If you are one of the fans located at different destination and miss the chance to visit the stadium to watch your favorite team, You can now watch the match live on your laptop or desktop computer, FREE, provided you have an internet connection, from the links given below:

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