Countdown to the opening of the Africa Cup of Nations: group stage fixtures revealed

Football enthusiasts worldwide, particularly those with an affinity for the African continent, eagerly anticipate the commencement of the Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in the Ivory Coast, featuring the participation of 24 national teams.

The tournament has been divided into six groups, each comprising four teams, with standout participants including Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Algeria, and Cameroon.

 Date of Africa Cup of Nations 2024 Opening

The grand event will kick off with the match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau at the “Hassan Wattara Olympic Stadium” in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

This inaugural clash promises to set the tone for the highly anticipated and prestigious African football extravaganza.

 Group Stage Fixtures: Africa Cup of Nations 2024

*Opening Match:*
– Ivory Coast vs. Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM (West African Time).

*Additional Group Stage Matches:*
– Nigeria vs. Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM (West African Time).

– Egypt vs. Mozambique on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM (West African Time).

– Ghana vs. Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 9:00 PM (West African Time).

– Senegal vs. Gambia on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM (West African Time).

– Cameroon vs. Guinea on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM (West African Time).

– Algeria vs. Angola on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 9:00 PM (West African Time).

– Burkina Faso vs. Mauritania on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM (West African Time).

– Tunisia vs. Namibia on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM (West African Time).

– Mali vs. South Africa on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 9:00 PM (West African Time).

– Morocco vs. Tanzania on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM (West African Time).

– Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Zambia on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 9:00 PM (West African Time).

As the football world eagerly awaits this spectacle, the Africa Cup of Nations promises thrilling matches, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments, showcasing the continent’s football prowess on the global stage.