Holders Ivory Coast held to goalless Nations Cup start

ByReuters

Published 16/01/2017 at 18:06 GMT

Ivory Coast were held to a 0-0 draw by Togo as they began the defence of their African Nations Cup title with an uninspiring display in the opening Group C game on Monday.

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It was the fourth draw in the opening five games at this year's finals where none of the pre-tournament favourites have made an impact but will be a seen as a moral victory for Togo.

The Togolese are the outsiders in the group but looked the sharper of the two teams in attack although the game delivered just a handful of half chances.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Morocco meet later on Monday in Oyem in the second Group C encounter.

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