Mali v Cape Verde: How to watch the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier

Mali face Cape Verde in their opening Group K fixture in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday, 25 September 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT.

The match will be played at Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako, where the Aigles host the Requins Bleus in a key opening-day encounter.

Viewers in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa can watch the game live on Canal+ Sport 4, available on channel 14. In English-speaking Africa, satellite broadcaster SuperSport will also show the match on its regional channels.

In Mali, the fixture is expected to be broadcast free-to-air and across digital platforms by ORTM. Cape Verde supporters should be able to follow the action live on the national broadcaster TCV.

For viewers in France and elsewhere internationally, beIN Sports will show the full match on beIN SPORTS MAX 5. Coverage begins at 21:00 Paris time.