The favourites tag is the furthest thing from Dean Furman’s mind as Bafana Bafana prepare to face Ivory Coast in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.

The tournament gets under way when hosts Egypt tackle a tricky Zimbabwe side at Cairo International Stadium on Friday but Bafana will have to wait until Monday before opening their account against the Ivorians...

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