Ghana begin their bid for AFCON 2024 glory with a clash against Cape Verde on January 14.
The Black Stars have a talented squad under Chris Hughton and are expected to battle it out with Egypt to seal top spot in Group B.
Ghana have reached the AFCON final twice since 2010, but have not won the competition since 1982.
Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it around the world, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.
What time is Ghana vs Cape Verde kick off?
This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at the Stade FΓ©lix HouphouΓ«t-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Sunday, January 14 at 20:00 local time.
Here’s how that time translates to some of the most important areas:
Date | Start time | |
USA | Sun. January 14 | 11:30 am ET |
Canada | Sun. January 14 | 11:30 am ET |
United Kingdom | Sun. January 14 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Mon 15 Jan | 7:00 am AEDT |
India | Mon 15 Jan | 1:30 am IST |
Ghana vs Cape Verde live broadcast, tv channel
Here’s how you can watch this AFCON 2024 match in select regions of the world’s major regions:
Area | TV | Flow |
USA | β | FubobeIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
Canada | β |
beIN Sports Connect |
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Football | Sky GO, Now TV |
Australia | beIN Sports 1 | beIN Sports Connect |
India | β | FanCode |
USA: This match will be available for live streaming via beIN Sports, Fanatiz and Fubo.
Canada: BeIN Sports will provide live streaming coverage for fans in Canada.
UNITED KINGDOM: This clash is available to stream live on Sky Sports Football with streaming available via Sky GO and Now TV.
Australia: BeIN Sports will provide broadcast coverage and streaming services for the tournament.
India: FanCode streaming service is the place to go for AFCON 2024 matches.
Ghana vs Cape Verde lineups, team news
Ghana’s selection includes some familiar Premier League names but a West Ham star Muhammad Qudous ruled out due to injury.
Athletic Club striker Inaki Williams he was set to make his AFCON debut from the bench.
Ghana (4-2-3-1): Ofori (GK) β Odoi, Dijku, Salisu, Mensah β Ashimeru, Baba β Painstil, Konigsdorffer, Ayew β Semenyo
Ghana Supporters (9): Seidu, Opoku, Ayew, Bukari, Wollacott, Owusu, Zigi, Amartey, Williams, Samed, Nuamah, Sowah
The Cape Verde team is made up of players from all over the world with veteran strikers Bebe remains a key player in the attack.
Cape Verde (4-3-3 from right to left): Vozinha (GK) β Paulo, Costa, Lopes, Correia β Santos, Cuca, Pina β Bebe, Mendes, Semedo.
Cape Verde Recipients (9): Borges, Andrade, Tavers, Rodrigues, Rosa, Fernandes, Duarte, Santos, Afonso, Santos, Teixeria, Silva
Ghana vs Cape Verde Prediction
Ghana should have no trouble securing an opening win against the highly unlikely Cape Verde in this tie.
Hughton’s side will be among a group of teams just outside the AFCON 2024 favorites and will be pushing hard to get past Egypt in Group B.
Prophecy: Ghana 3-0 Cape Verde