The opening match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) between South Africa and Cape Verde promises to set the tone for the tournament. Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
South Africa XI:
- Khune
- Ngcongca
- Khumalo
- Sangweni
- Matlaba
- Dikgacoi
- Letsholonyane
- Tshabalala
- Phala
- Parker
- Majoro
Cape Verde XI:
- Vozinha
- Varela
- Babanco
- Neves
- Platini
- T. Varela
- Heldon
- Soares
- Nivaldo
- Mendes
- Carlitos
The South African team, playing at home, will look to make a strong start against Cape Verde, who are participating in their first-ever final phase of the CAN. It’ll be interesting to see how both teams perform in this crucial opening match. If you have any specific players or aspects you’d like updates on during the game, feel free to let me know!
