How to Watch Ivory Coast vs Ghana AFCON Qualifier: Team News, Preview
Ivory Coast is set to face Ghana in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match features high-profile players like Yan Diomande and Franck Kessié, while Ghana faces challenges due to the absence of several key stars.
Why it matters
AFCON is a major sporting event in Africa, and this match serves as a critical indicator of team form for the upcoming tournament cycle.
Ivory Coast opens the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Thursday, when it takes on Ghana with Real Madrid's Yan Diomande leading the Elephants' attack in Bouaké.
Ghana arrive without captain Jordan Ayew, Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo or Tottenham's Mohammed Kudus as the four-time champions try to rebound from missing the last AFCON.
Kickoff at Stade de la Paix is 7 p.m. local time, which is 8 p.m. BST in the UK. Algeria's Mustapha Ghorbal will referee, according to 3News.
U.S. viewers can watch the match live on beIN SPORTS at 3 p.m. EDT, noon PDT. Streaming runs through beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fubo, Sling and Fanatiz, according to Live Soccer TV broadcast listings.
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