When is African Cup of Nations 2024?

The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off in the Ivory Coast this week, promising an exciting showcase of Football talent from across the continent. With 24 teams vying for the prestigious title, the tournament, initially scheduled for the summer of 2023, had to be moved due to tropical rains that peak in the Ivory Coast in June and July. This shift to January 13 to February 11, 2024, adds an extra layer of excitement as teams compete in a quest for glory. Find out when is African Cup of Nations below

Overview

The tournament will take place across six stadiums in the Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara Stadium and Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo, Laurent Pokou Stadium in San-Pedro, and Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro.

When is African Cup of Nations?

Group Stage

Group A (Abidjan)

• January 13, 3 pm: Ivory Coast vs Guinea-Bissau
• January 14, 9 am: Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea
• January 18, 9 am: Equatorial Guinea vs Guinea-Bissau
• January 18, 12 pm: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria
• January 22, 12 pm: Equatorial Guinea vs Ivory Coast
• January 22, 12 pm: Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria

Group B (Abidjan)

• January 14, 12 pm: Egypt vs Mozambique
• January 14, 3 pm: Ghana vs Cape Verde
• January 18, 3 pm: Egypt vs Ghana
• January 19, 9 am: Cape Verde vs Mozambique
• January 22, 3 pm: Mozambique vs Ghana
• January 22, 3 pm: Cape Verde vs Egypt

Group C (Yamoussoukro)

• January 15, 9 am: Senegal vs Gambia
• January 15, 12 pm: Cameroon vs Guinea
• January 19, 12 pm: Senegal vs Cameroon
• January 19, 3 pm: Guinea vs Gambia
• January 23, 12 pm: Guinea vs Senegal
• January 23, 12 pm: Gambia vs Cameroon

Group D (Bouake)

• January 15, 3 pm: Algeria vs Angola
• January 16, 9 am: Burkina Faso vs Mauritania
• January 20, 9 am: Algeria vs Burkina Faso
• January 20, 12 pm: Mauritania vs Angola
• January 23, 3 pm: Angola vs Burkina Faso
• January 23, 3 pm: Mauritania vs Algeria

Group E (Korhogo)

• January 16, 12 pm: Tunisia vs Namibia
• January 16, 3 pm: Mali vs South Africa
• January 20, 3 pm: Tunisia vs Mali
• January 21, 3 pm: South Africa vs Namibia
• January 24, 12 pm: South Africa vs Tunisia
• January 24, 12 pm: Namibia vs Mali

Group F (San Pedro)

• January 17, 12 pm: Morocco vs Tanzania
• January 17, 3 pm: DR Congo vs Zambia
• January 21, 9 am: Morocco vs DR Congo
• January 21, 12 pm: Zambia vs Tanzania
• January 24, 3 pm: Tanzania vs DR Congo
• January 24, 3 pm: Zambia vs Morocco

Knockout Rounds

Round of 16

• Matches on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 at various stadiums

Quarterfinals

• Matches on Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 at various stadiums

Semifinals

• Matches on Feb. 7 at Stade de la Paix and Alassane Ouattara Stadium

Third Place Play-off

• Feb. 10, 3 pm: Loser Semifinal 1 vs Loser Semifinal 2 – Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium

Final

• Feb. 11, 3 pm: Winner Semifinal 1 vs Winner Semifinal 2 – Alassane Ouattara Stadium

How to Watch

For viewers in the USA, the official broadcaster is beIN Sports USA.

Conclusion

The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with top teams and footballing superstars converging in the Ivory Coast for a shot at continental glory. From the group stage clashes to the knockout rounds, football enthusiasts can expect a month-long celebration of skill, passion, and the beautiful game. As the tournament unfolds, new heroes will emerge, and football fans around the world will be treated to a memorable showcase of African football prowess.