Egypt and Ghana will look to kick-start their AFCON 2024 campaigns on January 18 as they meet in Group B action.
Mohamed Salah’s dramatic penalty sealed a 2-2 draw for Egypt against Mozambique in their tournament opener as Ghana slipped to a shock 2-1 defeat by Cape Verde.
These results put even more emphasis on this tie with Salah’s Egypt and an experienced Ghana side both qualified for last-16 qualification before the tournament even got underway.
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.
LIVE: Watch Egypt vs Ghana in AFCON 2024 action
What time is Egypt vs Ghana kick off?
This AFCON 2024 clash takes place at Stade FΓ©lix HouphouΓ«t-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and kicks off on Thursday 18th January at 20:00 local time.
Here’s how that time translates to some of the most important areas:
Date | Start time | |
USA | Thu January 18 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
Canada | Thu January 18 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
United Kingdom | Thu January 18 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
Australia | Fri. 19 January | 7:00 am AEDT |
India | Fri. 19 January | 1:30 am IST |
Egypt vs Ghana 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 | BeIN Sports | FuboBeIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz |
Canada | BeIN Sports |
BeIN Sports Connect, Fanatiz, Fubo Canada |
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, BBC 3 | Sky GO, Now TV, BBC iPlayer |
Australia | BeIN Sports 1 | BeIN Sports Connect |
India | β | FanCode |
USA: This game is streamed live via Fubowith additional options also available on Fanatiz and BeIN Sports.
Canada: BeIN Sports will provide broadcast coverage with Fubo Canada in flow stream.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every AFCON 2024 match live and on demand on beIN Sports.
UNITED KINGDOM: This match is available to stream live on Sky Sports with streaming options on Sky GO and Now TV. BBC 3 also offers free streaming access to BBC iPlayer.
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Egypt vs Ghana lineups
Despite their struggles against Mozambique, Egypt make just three changes, with Eintracht Frankfurt winger Omar Marmus comes in to start.
Egypt (4-3-3, right to left): El Shenawy (GK) β Kamal, Hegazi, Abdelmonem, Hamdy β Elneny, Fathi, Ashour β Salah, Mohamed, Marmoush.
Egypt Receivers (12): Gabal, Sobhi, Gabr, Hany, Trezeguet, Kouka, Kahraba, Fattouh, Attia, Hamada, Fathy, Zizo.
Defeat in the opening game prompted a reshuffle with West Ham midfielder Mohamed Quds starting for the Black Stars. He is joined in the starting line-up by the Athletic Club striker Inaki Williams.
Ghana (4-3-3 from right to left): Ofori (GK) β Odoi, Djiku, Salisu, Mensah β Kudus, Samed, Ashimeru β J. Ayew, Williams, Semenyo.
Candidates from Ghana (12): Seidu, Opoku, Ayew, Bukari, Wollacott, Paintsil, Owusu, Ati-Zigi, Amartey, Nuamah, Baba, Sowah.
Egypt vs Ghana Prediction
Egypt recovered from an embarrassing loss to Mozambique but need a positive result in this game against a Ghana side in need of a spark.
Reliance on Salah remains an issue for Egypt and the upcoming changes for Ghana will tip the balance in their favor as Chris Hughton looks to kick-start his campaign.
Prophecy: Egypt 1-2 Ghana