Defending champions Ivory Coast were hoping to begin their campaign on a winning note but Adebayor -led Togo had different ideas as they held the holders to a goalless draw in the first Group C match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Ivory Coast, one of the favourites to lift the ultimate trophy with big names like Wilfred Zaha, Serge Aurier, Salomon Kalou and Eric Bailly failed to find the back of the net against the determined Togolese side.
Experienced captain,Emmanuel Adebayor was in the tick of affairs for Ivory Coast despite being without a club since his Crystal Palace departure at the end of last season.
Ivory Coast struggled to get going in the opening 45 minutes, though, and Togo arguably had the better chances before the break, with Mathieu Dossevi, in particular, going close.
The holders improved somewhat in the second half and looked dangerous via Zaha, but they failed to break down the Togo defence and had to settle for a point.
Ivory Coast meet DR Congo on Friday in their second group game, while Togo take on Morocco.
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