The competition which is also known as the Orange cup of Nations is hosted this year by Equatorial Guinea.
Opening match of the competitin was between host country Equatorial Guinea versus Congo ended in a 1:1 and the other match of the first day was between group A contenders Bukinafaso and Gabon with Gabon going away with the available 3 point after a 2:0 victory over Bukinafaso.
This year's competition sees the absence of defending champions the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they failed to qualify for the competition.
It will be recalled that Equatorial Guinea was named as host of the 2015 African football fiesta after Morocco pulled out of hosting the competitin due to Ebola fears.
