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PHOTO GALLERY: The opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations 2015




Dancers perform during the opening of the African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match between Equatorial Guinea and Congo, in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 (Photo: AP)

A fan waits for the opening match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2015) soccer tournament in Bata January 17, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

Soccer fans hold a placards written "Stop Ebola" during the opening African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 (Photo: AP)

Fans surge towards a gate before the opening match of the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2015) soccer tournament in Bata January 17, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

A soccer supporter with Equatorial Guinea colors painted on her nails, gestures, during the opening African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match between Equatorial Guinea and Congo, in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 (Photo: AP)

US artist Akon performs, prior to the start of the African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match between Equatorial Guinea and Congo, in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 (Photo: AP)

A soccer fan wearing the colors of Equatorial Guinea cheers during the opening of the African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match against Congo in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 (Photo: AP)

A soccer supporter with the Equatorial Guinea flag attached to his glasses, during the opening African Cup of Nations Group A soccer match between Equatorial Guinea and Congo, in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 (Photo: AP)