The highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 is set to captivate football enthusiasts as 24 teams converge in the Ivory Coast to vie for the coveted title of champions of Africa. The tournament promises to be a spectacle, fueled by the momentum gained by African teams from commendable performances in the 2022 World Cup. With renowned superstars like Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Mohammed Kudus, Achraf Hakimi, and Andre Onana gracing the stage, coupled with emerging talents, AFCON 2024 is poised to be the most exciting in its history.
The Favorites and Group Dynamics
The favorites for the title include football powerhouses such as Morocco, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Algeria, Senegal, and Nigeria. The group stage is set to witness heavyweight clashes, with Ivory Coast and Nigeria placed in Group A, Egypt and Ghana in Group B, and Senegal and Cameroon in Group C.
Event Details
Dates and Broadcasting
The AFCON 2024 is scheduled to run from January 13 to February 11, promising weeks of thrilling football action. For those tuning in from the United States, beIN Sports USA will be the go-to channel for live coverage. The matches will unfold across six stadiums in the Ivory Coast, including Abidjan, Bouake, Korhogo, San-Pedro, and Yamoussoukro.
Group Stage Schedule
Group A
- January 13, 3 pm: Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- January 14, 9 am: Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- January 18, 9 am: Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- January 18, 12 pm: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- January 22, 12 pm: Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- January 22, 12 pm: Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
Group B
- January 14, 12 pm: Egypt vs Mozambique – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- January 14, 3 pm: Ghana vs Cape Verde – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- January 18, 3 pm: Egypt vs Ghana – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- January 19, 9 am: Cape Verde vs Mozambique – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- January 22, 3 pm: Mozambique vs Ghana – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- January 22, 3 pm: Cape Verde vs Egypt – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
Group C
- January 15, 9 am: Senegal vs Gambia – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- January 15, 12 pm: Cameroon vs Guinea – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- January 19, 12 pm: Senegal vs Cameroon – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- January 19, 3 pm: Guinea vs Gambia – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- January 23, 12 pm: Guinea vs Senegal – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- January 23, 12 pm: Gambia vs Cameroon – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
Group D
- January 15, 3 pm: Algeria vs Angola – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- January 16, 9 am: Burkina Faso vs Mauritania – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- January 20, 9 am: Algeria vs Burkina Faso – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- January 20, 12 pm: Mauritania vs Angola – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- January 23, 3 pm: Angola vs Burkina Faso – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- January 23, 3 pm: Mauritania vs Algeria – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
Group E
- January 16, 12 pm: Tunisia vs Namibia – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- January 16, 3 pm: Mali vs South Africa – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- January 20, 3 pm: Tunisia vs Mali – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- January 21, 3 pm: South Africa vs Namibia – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- January 24, 12 pm: South Africa vs Tunisia – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- January 24, 12 pm: Namibia vs Mali – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
Group F
- January 17, 12 pm: Morocco vs Tanzania – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
- January 17, 3 pm: DR Congo vs Zambia – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
- January 21, 9 am: Morocco vs DR Congo – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
- January 21, 12 pm: Zambia vs Tanzania – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
- January 24, 3 pm: Tanzania vs DR Congo – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- January 24, 3 pm: Zambia vs Morocco – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
Knockout Stage Schedule
Round of 16
- Match 1, Jan. 27, 12 pm: Winner Group D vs 3rd place B/E/F – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- Match 2, Jan. 27, 3 pm: Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group C – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- Match 3, Jan. 28, 12 pm: Winner Group A vs 3rd place C/D/E – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- Match 4, Jan. 28, 3 pm: Runner-up Group B vs Runner-up Group F – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
- Match 5, Jan. 29, 12 pm: Winner Group B vs 3rd place A/C/D – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- Match 6, Jan. 29, 3 pm: Winner Group C vs 3rd place A/B/F – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
- Match 7, Jan. 30, 12 pm: Winner Group E vs Runner-up Group D – Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Korhogo
- Match 8, Jan. 30, 3 pm: Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group E – Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pedro
Quarterfinals
- Match 2, Feb. 2, 3 pm: Winner Match 4 vs Winner Match 3 – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
- Match 1, Feb. 2, 12 pm: Winner Match 2 vs Winner Match 2 – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
- Match 3, Feb. 3, 12 pm: Winner Match 7 vs Winner Match 6 – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- Match 4, Feb. 3, 3 pm: Winner Match 5 vs Winner Match 8 – Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
Semifinals
- Match 1, Feb. 7, 12 pm: Winner Quarterfinal 1 vs Winner Quarterfinal 4 – Stade de la Paix, Bouake
- Match 2, Feb. 7, 3 pm: Winner Quarterfinal 3 vs Winner Quarterfinal 2 – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
Third-Place Play-off
- Feb. 10, 3 pm: Loser Semifinal 1 vs Loser Semifinal 2 – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan
Final
- Feb. 11, 3 pm: Winner Semifinal 1 vs Winner Semifinal 2 – Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan
Conclusion
The AFCON 2024 promises to be a thrilling journey, with teams battling for supremacy and football fans eagerly awaiting the crowning of the champion of Africa. Stay tuned for an unforgettable football spectacle in the heart of the Ivory Coast.